VOICED : Rural India's low-cost sanitary pad revolution

The video discusses the taboo of menstruation in India, where only 12% of women use sanitary pads due to cost and lack of education. It highlights the benefits of low-cost pads, which provide freedom and reduce leakage concerns. Muruganandam, an ex-welder, invented a machine to produce affordable pads, empowering women like Sumathi, who started her own pad brand and employs others. Muruganandam aims to expand his innovation globally, potentially benefiting millions and creating jobs, marking a revolution in women's hygiene.

What percentage of Indian women use sanitary pads, according to the video?

• 12%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Who is Muruganandam and what did he invent?

• An ex-welder who created a machine for low-cost pads

• A scientist who developed a new type of cloth

• A doctor specializing in women's health

• A teacher promoting menstrual education

How many sanitary pads can Muruganandam's machine produce for less than a dollar?

• 10

• 40

• 20

• 30

What is Sumathi's role in the success story of low-cost sanitary pads?

• She is a health worker distributing pads

• She is a teacher educating about menstrual hygiene

• She invested in the machine and started her own brand

• She is a government official promoting the pads

How many women can benefit from each machine according to Muruganandam?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,000