Action India initiated the Pad Project in the year 2017. The project aims at manufacturing of sanitary pads (at reasonable costs) for the women, by the women. The pad project consists of a manufacturing unit in Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) and related awareness programs for the women and girls of the community.

The problem of menstrual health and hygiene can impact various groups of people, but it predominantly affects women and girls around the world. Some key groups that are particularly impacted are women and girls in low-income communities, girls in schools, marginalised communities, women and girls in rural areas. The problem can have far-reaching implications on their physical health, emotional well-being, education, and overall quality of life. We aim to reach both men and women to create an environment free from stigma, discrimination and misconceptions that surround menstruation . We strive to create safe and hygienic protection to reach all economic levels where the menstrual pad becomes an essential item in the household grocery list. This will lead to prevent reproductive health issues which are at present ignored and women suffer in silence.