MAHI for Railways

Project MAHI for Railways was implemented to address menstrual health challenges faced by women travelers. Despite being a natural biological process, menstruation is often surrounded by stigma and misinformation. A need assessment revealed limited access to menstrual hygiene facilities during travel - prompting action. Under this initiative, 36 sanitary napkin vending machines and disposal bins were installed across 15 selected railway stations in Mumbai.

The project focused on:

• Raising awareness among women passengers.
• Improving access to safe, high-quality sanitary napkins
• Training 180 sanitation managers, station directors, and railway staff in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management.
• Promoting safe and eco-friendly disposal practices