Our Mission
Bridging research, practice, and policy
To create a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem bridging academic research, community practices, and policy advocacy to improve menstrual health and hygiene in Odisha and beyond.
Product Standards
Developing mechanisms for standardizing the quality of reusable menstrual products, both commercial and non-commercial.
Product Usage & Disposal
Advocating for sustainable and safe usage, management, and disposal practices within communities.
Innovation Ecosystem
Fostering scalable, local innovations and entrepreneurial solutions to overcome MHH challenges.
Global Learning
Facilitating continuous learning by sharing best practices and models from around the world.
Research to Practice
Translating rigorous academic research into actionable, on-ground implementation frameworks.
Institutional Backing
Our Program Partners
IIT BBS Research & Entrepreneurship Park
A Section-8 company by IIT Bhubaneswar fostering an ecosystem for innovation, research translation, and entrepreneurial growth in deep tech and social impact.
Visit WebsiteUNICEF India
Working across the globe to assure the rights of every child, UNICEF leads initiatives in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), deeply impacting MHH outcomes.
Visit WebsiteAIIMS Bhubaneswar
A premier medical institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, providing top-tier healthcare, medical education, and public health research.
Visit WebsiteOdisha MHH Alliance
A coalition of state actors, NGOs, and volunteers dedicated to eradicating period poverty and driving menstrual health awareness across Odisha.
Visit WebsiteLeadership
Core Advisory & Committee
Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar
Patron
Director, IIT Bhubaneswar
REP IIT BBSR
Dr. Soobhankar Pati
CEO & BOD Member, IITBBS REP
Assoc. Prof., SMMME, IITBBS
Dr. Seema Bahinipati
Member, BOD, IITBBS REP
Assoc. Prof., SBS, IITBBS
Ms. Shabina Khatoon
Programs & Operations Head
IIT BBS REP
Mr. Sakti Swarup Pati
Incubation & Partnership Head
IIT BBS REP
UNICEF Team
Ms. Shipra Saxena
WASH specialist
UNICEF Odisha
Ms. Anwesa Dutta
National UNV-WASH-CCES
Program Officer, UNICEF Odisha
Ms. Jennifer Selvaraj
National Consultant for MHM
UNICEF India
Saukhyam Team
Ms. Anju Bist
Managing Director
Saukhyam
Prof. Praveen Bist
Chairperson
Board of Advisors
Ms. Shikha Nayak
Program Manager
Saukhyam
AL2050 Team
Mr. Srustijeet Mishra
Founder AL2050
CEO (SEA & USA), CLPS Global
Ms. Srujanee Mishra
Co-Founder
AL2050
Mr. Aaquib Hussain
Founding Partner
Freeflow Venture Builders
OMHHA & Special Members
Mr. Bikash Kumar Pati
Technical Specialist - Water
WaterAid India
Ms. Sneha Mishra
Secretary
AAINA
Ms. Purabee Purnasha Mishra
COO, Electropreneur Park
STPI, Bhubaneswar
Ms. Dharitri Satapathy
Assistant Public Relation Officer
IIT Bhubaneswar
Dr Swayam Pragyan Parida
Additional Professor, Dept of CM & FM
AIIMS Bhubaneswar