Recognized by India & the World
From NITI Aayog to the UN Climate Conference — Saukhyam's impact has been acknowledged across national and international platforms.
Awards & Recognition
Every award is a testament to the women who make and use Saukhyam.
Most Innovative Product Award
National Institute of Rural Development, India
Recognized for innovative banana fiber pad technology
Lauded at UN Climate Change Conference
UNFCCC, Poland
Recognized at the global stage for climate-positive menstrual hygiene
Top 10 Finalist — Climate Launchpad
World's Largest Green Business Competition
Among top 10 green businesses globally
Social Enterprise of the Year
Women for India & Social Founder Network
Awarded for outstanding social impact
Women Transforming India Awards
NITI Aayog, Govt. of India
Anju Bist recognized among 75 transformative women
Best Social Initiative on Menstrual Hygiene
Annual MHM Conference, New Delhi
Awarded for impactful menstrual hygiene programs
Red Shakti Award
Radio FM 93.5 Malayalam
Recognized for women empowerment
Sheroes Award
Kerala Women's Commission
Awarded by the Kerala state government
Rural Healthcare Organization of the Year
Uttarakhand Healthcare Innovation Summit
Top healthcare innovator in rural India
Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Samman
Minister of State for Health, Govt. of India
National honor for menstrual health contribution
In the Media
Featured in leading publications across India for our impact on menstrual health.
Meet Anju Bist Who Has Helped Over 5 Lakh Women Switch
Read Article New Indian ExpressNITI Aayog honour for Kerala's Anju Bist - pad-woman of India
Read Article India TodayMove over padman, this padwoman strives to make environment-friendly sanitary napkins
Read Article BBC Hindiकेले के रेशे से बना सैनिटरी पैड
Read Article The HinduDon't Throw in the Towel: On Saukhyam Reusable Sanitary Pads
Read Article NDTVMaking Menstruation Eco-Friendly with Banana Fiber Pads
Read Article Times of IndiaSustainable Periods: The Woman Behind India's Banana Fiber Pads
Read Article Deccan ChronicleBanana fiber pads: A greener period solution from Kerala
Read Article MoneycontrolInnovation in Menstrual Hygiene: Saukhyam's Banana Fiber Pads
Read Article Deccan HeraldThis Kerala startup is making periods eco-friendly
Read Article Health ShotsGreen Period Revolution: Saukhyam Reusable Pads
Read Article Swachh India NDTVSwachh Period, Swachh Bharat: The Saukhyam Story
Read Article Tribune IndiaThe Padwoman of India: Anju Bist's Mission
Read Article Daily PioneerFrom Banana Waste to Menstrual Pads: A Kerala Innovation
Read Article MSNSaukhyam: Redefining Menstrual Hygiene in Rural India
Read ArticleBe Part of the Impact
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