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9th Standard students of during distribution of Anandi Eco+ 100% Compostable Sanitary Pads (Ulwe, Maharashtra)
Aakar is a Mumbai-based social enterprise that provides access to affordable, 100% biodegradable sanitary pads and menstrual health education to low-income women and girls in rural India. As an example of Integrated Innovation®, Aakar also empowers women through job creation in the manufacturing and sales of the products, and provides menstruation education and products to adolescent girls.