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coimbatore sithaputhur Corporation School Receives Solar-Powered Napkin Incinerator

SimpliCity News Team · 06 Jul 2026

Coimbatore: In a significant step towards women's hygiene and environmental protection in Coimbatore district, a solar-powered sanitary napkin incinerator has been handed over to Sithaputhur Corporation Girls Higher Secondary School. The innovative device was developed by students of Sri Ramakrishna Women's College of Arts and Science.

At a ceremony held today (06.07.2026) at Sri Ramakrishna Women's College of Arts and Science, the napkin incinerator called "Napkin SmartBin" was formally handed over to the school in the presence of Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja IAS. This solar-powered machine helps dispose of used sanitary napkins in a hygienic manner.

Speaking at the event, Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja said, "The solar-powered napkin incinerator called Napkin SmartBin, developed through the efforts of Sri Ramakrishna Women's College of Arts and Science students, has been provided to Sithaputhur Corporation Girls Higher Secondary School. This machine is designed to support women's menstrual hygiene and to dispose of used napkins in a sanitary manner."

He pointed out that since the machine runs entirely on solar power, it does not require electricity and also contributes to controlling environmental pollution. "The role of technology in creating awareness about women's hygiene and in waste management is crucial. Therefore, students should come forward to develop such projects," he emphasized.

"I extend my appreciation and congratulations to these college students for this invention that helps in women's health, environmental protection, and waste management," said Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja.

The event was attended by Coimbatore Corporation Education Officer Gunasekaran, SNR Sons Trust Chief Executive Officer C V Ramkumar, Chief Administrative Officer T Maheshkumar, Sri Ramakrishna Women's College of Arts and Science Principal Dr K Chithra, college faculty members, students, and many others.

This solar-powered napkin incinerator is being viewed as a pioneering initiative to improve the hygiene of girl students in schools. Using eco-friendly technology, it provides a new approach to menstrual hygiene management.

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coimbatore sithaputhur Corporation School Receives Solar-Powered Napkin Incinerator

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