ASSOCHAM Goa Hosts Menstrual Health & Sustainability Summit

Margao – Goa, 28^th May 2025:

ASSOCHAM Goa State Council organised unique platform on Menstrual Awareness program: Pioneering sustainable ecosystem in Hygiene, Sanitation, Water & Waste Management on 28th May 2025 at Banquet Hall of BPS Club at Margao – Goa in collaboration with the Department of Environment & Climate Change, Govt of Goa and supported by Goa Commission for Women. This initiative focused on menstrual health and hygiene, sustainable sanitation practices, and the integration of water and waste management, bringing together medical experts, environmental leaders, policy makers, innovators, and policy advocates to drive awareness and action toward a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem.

ASSOCHAM and the Dept. of Environment & Climate Change, Goa are hosting a high-impact session on menstrual health, sanitation, and sustainable waste solutions in South Goa on World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Real conversations. Real solutions. For people and the planet.

🗓 28 May |… pic.twitter.com/9pS8xJKAJe— ASSOCHAM (@ASSOCHAM4India) May 28, 2025

Shri Sachin Desai, Director of Environment & climate change, Govt of Goa, was invited as the Special Guest. He stressed on the importance of menstrual awareness as it drives introduction of new technologies, adoption of sustainable practices, reduction of waste and minimize environmental impact. Shri Gaurav Pokle, Founder & CEO YIMBY India in his keynote address elaborated on Transforming trash: pioneering sustainable waste management.

The other eminent speakers were, Smt. Pallavi Salgaocar – Chairperson, Empowerment & Development committee, Smt. Ranjita Pai- Chairperson, Goa State Commission for Women ASSOCHAM Goa Council, Dr. Geeta Patki Gynaecologist, HOD Professor, Department of SRPT, Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre, Shri C. Radhakrishan - Honorary Techno Legal Consultant, Green Swastik Goa, Shri. Soham Prabhu- CEO, CAM Industrial Services, Dr. Sawani Hegde - Obstetrician- Gynaecologist at Dr. Sawani’s Women’s Health Clinic, Dr. Aruna P. Bhide- BAMS in Production, Amsar Goa Private Limited and Dr. Jaanvi Prabhudessai- Founder Partner, Hrushived.