Napkin manufacturing unit

A Napkin Manufacturing Unit in a Women’s Studies department functions not only as a production center but also as a skill development and social empowerment laboratory. It connects academic learning with community engagement, gender justice, and livelihood promotion.

_{Usage of the Napkin Manufacturing Unit}

_{Educational Purpose}

• Practical exposure to menstrual hygiene product production
• Understanding gender, health, and sanitation issues
• Linking theory (Women’s Health Studies) with real-world practice

_{Community Outreach}

• Supplying low-cost sanitary napkins to rural schools and colleges
• Supporting menstrual hygiene awareness campaigns
• Reducing stigma around menstruation

_{Research and Extension}

• Conducting field studies on menstrual health practices
• Data collection for research projects
• Evaluating socio-economic impact of low-cost napkin production

_{Skills Developed Among Women’s Studies Students}

_{Technical Skills}

• Operating napkin manufacturing machines
• Knowledge of raw materials and quality control
• Packaging and labeling techniques
• Basic maintenance and safety measures

_{Entrepreneurial Skills}

• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Marketing strategies for local distribution
• SHG (Self Help Group) model training
• Micro-enterprise development