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Sanitary Pad Project
Sanitary Pad Project
MenstrualHygiene:AneglectedconditionfortheachievementofseveralMillenniumDevelopmentGoals,
Oct.2007,Dr.VarinaTjonTenhttp://www.eepa.be/wcm/dmdocuments/BGpaper_MenstrualHygiene.pdf
(accessedJanuary10,2011)
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NirmalSanitaryNapkinProject.mpg,2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP8CdeRIt_Q(accessedJanuary10,
2011)
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NewInventions:JayaashreeIndustries,A.Murunganandam,http://www.newinventions.in/(accessedJanuary10,
2011)
machine. Using the Small is Beautiful idea, Murnganandam has revolutionized the supply
of sanitary napkins to rural and remote areas.
This is a semi-automatic, portable machine that can be accommodated in a small space of
about 3.5 meters x 3.5 meters. It works on single phase electricity and has a production
capacity of 2 napkins per minute. The machine incorporates pinewood fiber, a raw material
which goes through a 3 step process: (a) defibration, (b) core formation and then (c) sealing
with soft touch sensitive heat control. This last step ensures the final shape of the napkins.
By the Women, For the Women, To the Women
While designing his machine, A. Muruganandam incorporated localized content and feedback,
thus making the final product more conducive to the average woman. He realized that women
are often ashamed, shy or embarrassed to candidly discuss about their menstrual problems,
even to other women. So, he developed questionnaires and conducted trial methods by
distributing his preliminary napkin samples to female university students at local medical
universities in Tamil Nadu.4
The collection of samples and feedback was done via female medical students, who reported
the data back to him. He then studied the used napkin samples to test for absorbability and
conduciveness to women of different sizes. Thus, Murungnandam was respectful and aware
of constraints of the local culture, which were deeply embedded in the planning, designing,
and implementation of this product.
After the successful launch of this machine, he became the founder of Jayaashree Industries,
through which he started delivering his machine and napkins to local women.
Small is Beautiful: A Self-Sustaining Micro-Enterprise Model
The business model propagated by Jayaashree Industries the business upholds the belief by
the women, for the women, and to the women. It is a sustainable revenue generating
enterprise that gives stakeholders the opportunity to be actively involved and engaged in
manufacturing and distributing the product. By making a nominal investment in the machine
and employing around 4 women per machine, SHGs can empower women in marginalized
communities.
Moreover, Jayaashree Industries has reduced the need for middle-men in the supply chain of
the sanitary napkin industry, going directly from the producer to the consumer. Thus, the
microcredit delivered to women is used in an optimum manner.
Furthermore, Jayaashree Industries does not compromise on the quality of the sanitary napkin
as the raw material used comes from pinewood fiber and not from cotton. The sanitary napkin
also has a biodegradable element which ensures minimal damage to the environment. This
ensures that many self-help groups can tap into the resources of this eco-friendly sanitary
napkin market, as well as reduce high transportation costs by locally using this small machine.
Replication of this business model has been seen in over 14 states in India, where at least 225
A.Murunganandam:MadeinIndiaSearch:Makethingsbetter,Makebetterthings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7qzufEI9U(accessedJanuary10,2011)
such sanitary napkin manufacturing machines have been delivered. Several self help groups,
corporate and organizations such as M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, All India
Womans Conference, DATA, Malabar Hospital, Community Center-AAI Delhi, Mandal
Mahila Samkiya and Sammilana have also ordered this machine, and are distributing the
napkins under local names.5
In order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and Indicators related to women, it is
crucial to ensure accessibility and affordability of female health care products such as
sanitary napkins to all women, especially those living below the poverty line. Jayaashree
Industries has revolutionized the sanitary napkin industry and is restoring power of decisionmaking of womens health issues back in the hands of women.
APPENDIX
1. Cost Break Up
The sanitary napkin is available in the local market at an affordable cost range of Rs 13 for a
set of 8 pads and Rs 15 for a set of 10 pads.
2. Market
Currently the size of the Indian Sanitary Napkins market is 2,000 Crores and it is growing 16%
annually. Installed Capacity
The installed capacity of unit is 1,440 Napkins per day on a single shift basis. The annual
capacity works out to 432,000 Napkins.
3. Plant and Machinery
The following items of plant and machinery are required for the project.
Qty
Rs.
Defibering M/c
Details
1 No
20,500
1 No
5,800
1 No
28,500
1 No
10,400
Other accessories
4,500
Total
69,700
* Taxes / Transportation / Installation / Training charges Extra
4. Other Accessories
S.No
Items
Nos
Value (Rs)
1.
3000
2.
Work Table
2000
3.
500
Total
5500
5. Required Workers
S.No
1.
Workers
Semi Skilled Labors
(Daily Wages Rs.70 Per Day)
Nos
4 Workers
A.Murunganandam:MiniSanitaryNapkinMakingMachine(accessedJanuary10,2011)
Salary(Rs.)
7000
Expenses
Value (Rs)
1.
Rent
2.
Electricity Bill
750
3.
1000
Total
2250
500
Raw Material
Unit
Value (Rs)
1.
Wood Pulp
14.5 Kgs
798
2.
Top Layer
220 Mts
340
3.
Back Layer
350 Grams;
65
4.
Release Paper
5.
Gum
6.
Packing Covers
15 Sheets
30
1 Kg
110
180 Nos
135
Total
1478
1440 Napkins
180 Packets
in Rs.
8.20
b. Wastage
0.10
8.30
d. Add Profit 60 %
5.00
13.50
2.50
15.80
in Rs.
1478 x 25
36,950
13.30
4320 x 13.30
57,456
36,950
Total Profit
20,506
7000
2250
11,256
31%
Investment Details
1.
2.
3.
Other Accessories
4.
5.
Value (Rs)
5000
83,450
3500
86,660
7,000
1,85,610