- A month-long campaign aimed at sensitizing and spreading awareness around women’s health and hygiene across its operations covering Zawar, Dariba, Agucha, Kayad and PantNagar
- The sessions sensitized women & children through Shiksha Sambal summer camps debunking myths, addressing taboos, and shedding light on the science behind menstruation on Menstrual Hygiene Day
The significance of menstrual hygiene awareness extends far beyond individual well-being and it stands as a cornerstone of public health and gender parity. By fostering conversations, one can not only empower individuals to prioritize their health but also dismantle entrenched societal taboos and biases. Hindustan Zinc reaffirming its commitment towards community healthcare, commemorated the Menstrual Hygiene Day with a robust initiative and a month-long campaign aimed at sensitizing and spreading awareness around women’s health and hygiene across its operations.
Under the Swasthya Sewa program, Hindustan Zinc conducted awareness and sensitization sessions in its surrounding communities including Rudrapur – Uttarakhand, Kayad, Zawar, Agucha and Dariba. The sessions conducted at Government schools as part of the Shiksha Sambal Summer Camps, enlightened students about menstrual hygiene. Additionally, Sakhi women of Sakhi Self Help Group ( SHGs) received valuable insights from government hospital ANMs and Zinc hospital doctors.
These sessions were not merely informative but transformative, debunking myths, addressing taboos, and shedding light on the science behind menstruation. From discussing nutrition needs during periods to fostering a sense of comfort and confidence in young girls and women, the initiative aimed at enhancing overall well-being and dignity. Through the collective efforts of employees, medical professionals, and partners, the campaign reached beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds, reaffirming the company’s commitment to community health and empowerment.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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