Aditi Gupta's inspiration behind starting Menstrupedia
It's inspiring to see people like Aditi Gupta working relentlessly to raise awareness about menstrual health and empower young girls and women in India. Menstrupedia, the company she co-founded, has become a pioneer in the field of menstrual health education by providing young girls and women with accurate period information in a fun and engaging manner. Aditi's work has contributed to the reduction of the stigma and shame related to menstruation in Indian society. Aditi's work exemplifies the power of innovation, commitment, and empathy in effecting positive social change.
Riya Goswami 
About Menstrupedia :
Menstrupedia is a popular Indian start-up that was founded in 2012 by Aditi Gupta and Tuhin Paul. The company aims to spread awareness about menstruation and provide young girls and women with access to accurate information about periods.
The Menstrupedia Comic is targeted at girls aged 9-14 and aims to provide them with information about menstruation in a fun and engaging way. The comic covers topics such as what menstruation is, how to manage periods, and how to stay healthy during menstruation. It also aims to break down the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation in Indian society.
About Founder :
Aditi Gupta, the co-founder of Menstrupedia, was born and raised in Garhwa, a small town in Jharkhand, India. Aditi's inspiration for starting Menstrupedia came from her own experience of menstruation. When she first got her period at the age of 12, she was shocked to learn how little information was available to her. She was also surprised to see the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation in Indian society.
Aditi went on to study design at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, where she met her future husband and co-founder of Menstrupedia, Tuhin Paul. Together, they launched a crowdfunding campaign to publish a comic book about menstruation. The campaign quickly went viral, and they raised over 500% of their funding goal. The comic book, called Menstrupedia, was a huge success and has been translated into several Indian languages.
Since then, Menstrupedia has expanded its offerings to include a website, mobile app, and educational resources for teachers and parents. The company has also partnered with several schools and organizations to provide menstrual health education to young girls and women.
Awards and Recognition:
She has been recognized for her work with several awards, including:
- The Ashoka Fellowship in 2014,
- The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2016
- The Women of Worth Award in 2018.
- The most innovative companies in India by Fast Company in 2019.
Aditi is also a TED speaker and has given talks on the importance of menstrual health education at several international conferences.
Final Thoughts:
Aditi’s commitment, innovation, and empathy have led to the creation of a successful start-up that provides young girls and women with access to accurate and engaging information about periods. Her work is an inspiration to all those who seek to effect positive social change through innovation and dedication.
