The Fifth Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) India Summit 2025, organised by Gramalaya in association with Dettol Banega Swasth India and Bank of America, will be held during November 19th – 20th, 2025, in New Delhi. The inaugural session will be graced by Padma Shri Awardee Mr. S. Damodaran, Founder and CEO of Gramalaya and Chairman of the Summit and Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director of External Affairs and Partnerships SOA, Reckitt.

Since its inception in 2019, the MHM Summit series has grown into a national platform uniting stakeholders across sectors. The First MHM Summit in New Delhi (2019) brought together more than 180 participants, the Second MHM Summit in Chennai (2022) brought together more than 200 participants, the Third MHM Summit in New Delhi (2023) brought together more than 250 participants, and the Fourth MHM Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (2024) brought together more than 225 participants, created a strong group of menstrual health advocates and change-makers. Each summit has played a crucial role in breaking taboos, fostering collaborations, and amplifying India’s menstrual health dialogue. The 5th MHM India Summit 2025 aims to go beyond dialogue and make itself as a platform for advocacy and action. The focus will be on influencing policy reforms, encouraging CSR investments, and building a roadmap for menstrual health in India. A key highlight will be addressing period poverty, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly menstrual products, dismantling myths and misconceptions, and showcasing innovative, scalable solutions that can reach rural and marginalized populations.

The summit will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including Government officials and policymakers to shape national strategies and policy frameworks; CSR leaders and corporate representatives to explore investments and partnerships; donor agencies and international organizations to align global best practices with local realities; NGOs, social enterprises, and grassroots activists to present best practices and management, sharing community-level experiences and challenges; medical professionals and public health experts to highlight health implications; academic and research institutions to provide evidence-based insights; and schools, teachers, and youth networks to amplify the voices of the next generation. In addition, hygiene and healthcare solution providers will showcase technologies and sustainable innovations in menstrual health.

As menstrual waste becomes an urgent environmental challenge, the summit will also spotlight sustainable menstruation practices such as reusable pads, menstrual cups, and biodegradable products. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, case studies, presentations, workshops and innovative showcases, the event will emphasize not just learning but also commitment to action. The Fifth MHM India Summit is not just another conference—it is a call for a national movement that reframes menstruation as a right to health, dignity, equality, and sustainability, while uniting all stakeholders to drive for tangible results at both policy and community levels.