Sneh Ka Baksa
"Sneh Ka Baksa" is a kit designed to support the health and hygiene of adolescent girls in India, containing sanitary pads, multivitamins, calcium tablets, prickly heat powder, electrolyte powder, and antiseptic soap.
1. Sanitary Pads
Access Gap: NFHS-5 (2019-21) shows only 77.3% of girls aged 15-24 use hygienic menstrual products; in rural areas, it’s 72.3%.
Impact: Lack of pads leads to 23% school dropout among girls (TISS, 2016). Sanitary pads reduce infection risks by 70% (UNICEF, 2019).
2.Multivitamins
Deficiencies: CNNS (2016-18) reports 28% of adolescents have vitamin A deficiency, 19% vitamin D, and 59.1% are anemic (NFHS-5).
Benefits: Multivitamins boost immunity and cognition by 10-15% (Journal of Nutrition, 2020).
3.Calcium Tablets
Need: 65% of adolescents lack adequate calcium (CNNS, 2016-18), increasing osteoporosis risk by 30% later in life (Osteoporosis International, 2021).
Benefit: Calcium supplements improve bone density by 2% annually (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2019).
4. Prickly Heat Powder
Prevalence: 30% of adolescents face prickly heat in India’s climate (Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2022).
Relief:Antiseptic powder reduces irritation in 85% of users within 48 hours (Apollo Pharmacy).
5. Electrolyte Powder
Dehydration: 20% of adolescents face dehydration risks (WHO).
Recovery: Electrolytes reduce fatigue by 25% and speed recovery by 30% (Truemeds).
6. Antiseptic Soap
Infections: 15% of rural adolescents face skin infections due to poor hygiene (PHFI, 2020).
Protection:Antiseptic soap cuts infection rates by 50% (Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023).
Conclusion
Sneh Ka Baksa is more than a kit—it’s a lifeline for adolescent girls, ensuring health, hygiene, and the chance to chase their dreams with dignity.
