The Women Empowerment Cell of Canara College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, organised an awareness session titled “Menstrual Hygiene: A Step Towards Women’s Health and Dignity” on August 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Smt. Ratna S. Shenoy Memorial Seminar Hall.
Dr. Rekha D. Kini, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, served as the resource person. The interactive session provided students with scientifically relevant information on menstruation and the importance of maintaining good menstrual hygiene. The resource person highlighted appropriate hygiene practices, personal care, health awareness, and the need to understand menstruation as a natural biological process.
Dr. Premalatha V. delivered the Presidential Remarks and highlighted the significance of health awareness, dignity, and empowerment among young women.The session provided students with useful knowledge about menstrual hygiene and encouraged them to openly address menstrual health without hesitation or stigma.The Conveners of the Women Empowerment Cell, Mrs. Rakshitha and Ms. Maneesha D. were present during the programme and contributed to its successful conduct.
Overall, the programme contributed to creating a more informed and supportive campus environment and encouraged students to take responsible steps towards their health and well-being. The programme commenced with the invocation by Ms. Supreetha, III BCA B, followed by the welcome and introduction by Ms. Aisiri Aithal, III BBA. Ms. Srivalli, III BCA A, served as the compere for the programme. A total of 73 students participated in the program. The activity promoted the core values of Contribution to National Development, Inculcating Value System, Quest for Excellence by encouraging social awareness, ethical responsibility, active community engagement.
Report By,Mrs. Rakshitha
Ms. Maneesha D.
