In a significant move towards enhancing menstrual health and hygiene in tribal areas, Lloyds Infinite Foundation dedicated a newly built Kurma Ghar in Surjagarh village, Etapalli taluka, Gadchiroli district.
In most tribal communities, Kurma Ghars—menstrual rooms set aside for women—continue to be in common use. The facilities, though, are generally not hygienic, harming the health of women. For this reason, the Foundation created a clean, safe, and dignified facility that honors culture while enhancing the quality of living.
The ceremony was preceded by the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Session, in which thirty-two women of the village and some of the village leaders participated. Guests invited included Pursalgondi Gram Panchayat Sarpanch, Aruna Sadmek, Kalpana Alam (ex-Sarpanch and ASHA worker), Ms. Nirmala Sadmek (President of Kurma Ghar), Mr. Lalsay Talande (Surjagarh Bhumiya), and Ms. Sunita Mehta (Director of LKAM Hospital and LRVN School).
Ms. Kavita Durgam, a health educator at LKAM Hospital, organized an interactive session on safe menstrual hygiene. Sanitary napkins were also provided to the women to encourage the use of clean products.
The Kurma Ghar was formally handed over to the local women, who welcomed it with the help of the village elders.
This project reaffirms the mission of Lloyds Infinite Foundation to empower tribal women, uphold ancient traditions with empathy, and establish rural healthcare infrastructure.
