ICAR–NMRI, Hyderabad Organises Awareness Camp on Personal Hygiene and Vigilance awareness

28 October 2026, Hyderabad

ICAR–National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad, under the All-India Network Programme on One Health (DAPSC Component), in collaboration with the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Hyderabad, organised an awareness and outreach programme on 28.10.2026 at the Telangana Social Welfare Residential School & College for Girls, Valigonda, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, Telangana.

The programme aimed to promote menstrual hygiene, personal health, and healthy hygiene practices among girl students. The participants were sensitised to the importance of menstrual health, personal cleanliness, and maintaining good hygiene for overall health and well-being.

Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director, ICAR–NMRI addressed the students and highlighted the importance of understanding zoonotic diseases, their modes of transmission, and preventive measures. He emphasized the significance of maintaining hygiene and adopting safe practices to minimize the risk of diseases transmitted between animals and humans.  In observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026 he also encouraged the students to uphold transparency, honesty, and integrity, cultivate good habits from childhood, and grow into responsible citizens committed to serving the nation.

An informative session on menstrual hygiene was conducted, highlighting the appropriate use of sanitary napkins, menstrual cleanliness, and healthy practices during menstruation. The students were encouraged to prioritize their health and education and to approach menstrual hygiene with confidence, awareness, and a positive attitude.

As part of the initiative, sanitary napkins were distributed to the students to facilitate menstrual hygiene management and encourage awareness of menstrual health and self-care.  Mrs. S. Rupa, Principal of the school, expressed her sincere gratitude to ICAR–NMRI for organizing the awareness camp, distributing sanitary napkins, and providing valuable health education to the students on menstrual hygiene, personal hygiene, nutrition, and the prevention of zoonotic diseases.

As part of Vigilance Awareness Week, the programme also focused on promoting integrity, honesty, accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct among students. The students were encouraged to uphold moral values, take responsibility for their actions, and practise honesty and integrity in their daily lives. The session highlighted the importance of developing ethical values and responsible behaviour to become conscientious citizens and contribute positively to society.

The initiative reflects ICAR-NMRI’s commitment to community outreach, health awareness, and social responsibility through collaborative programmes with healthcare institutions. By integrating menstrual health education with vigilance awareness, the programme sought to empower girl students with essential knowledge about personal well-being and ethical values, contributing to a healthier, more informed, and responsible society.

Nearly 70 girl students participated in the programme, which aimed to promote health awareness, encourage healthy practices, and empower young girls with essential knowledge for a healthier future.

(Source: ICAR–National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad)