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Students from ZPHS Mulkalapally, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri District,
designed Organic Zero Waste-Sthree Raksha Pads
Dheeravath Anitha, Class 10, Raksha pads?
ZPHS Mulkalapally, Yadadri cheeks when they learned that I Anitha excels in her studies. She is
Bhuvanagiri district The majority of the women was one of the recipients of the Dconstantly coming up with solu-
and girls in our village come Young Achiever title at the na- tions to problems she notices in the vil-
The design of Organic Zero from economically disadvan- tional level. That moment will lage, which was what led her to the con-
Waste Sthree Raksha pads taged families. Due to financial remain with me for a lifetime, cept of producing low-cost sanitary
brought the title 'Young constraints, they are unable to driving me to work harder and pads for underprivileged women. She
Achiever' to D Anitha. Excerpts obtain branded sanitary pads. As reach greater heights. has benefitted from school activities
from the interview of a student a sanitary pad, they use cow dung that instill a scientific attitude in stu-
who emphasizes that innovation wrapped in cotton cloth. How- What did you learn from your in- dents and encourage innovation. It in-
is the key to forming a better In- ever, those who can afford it also teractions with the Secretary, cludes the following:
dia deal with health issues like in- Government of India, Department l An "idea submission box" in every
fections and itching. Observing of School Education and Literacy, class
What does it mean to you to be the condition of girls in school and a panel of women achievers l Learning by doing
recognized as a Young Achiever? and women in the village, we de- as part of National Girl Child Day l Brainstorming
vised a solution of making or- celebrations? l Project-based learning
My innovative design of sani- ganic pads for women during I was thrilled to be part of the l Participating in science fairs, exhibi-
tary pads for women, using a cot- menstruation. interactions with the Secretary tions, seminars, dramatics, science
ton cloth and organic material, and other women achievers. I congress, etc.
earned me the title. This project What were your parents' learned that a woman's potential l Experiment-based teaching
enhanced my problem-solving reactions? and strength could contribute l Group discussion
skills, and being recognized as a significantly to society, provided l Encouraging students to ask questions
'Young Achiever' gives me the My parents were not fortunate that it is supplemented by a pas- l Field trips
will to keep innovating. enough to have received school- sion for work, continuous learn- l Participation in
ing, but they work as daily-wage ing, self-discipline, observation, co-curricular activities
What prompted you to create employees and spend every paise and problem-solving skills. It is - G Nagarani, Headmistress,
organic Zero Waste Sthree earned for my education. I saw an incredible experience and will ZPHS Mulkalapalli.
tears of joy running down their define my future actions.

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