RutuChakra (alternatively stylised Rutuchakra) is a youth-led organisation which has worked in the field of menstrual hygiene, inclusivity and dignity, predominantly in India since 2018. [1] Through its 20+ chapters across India, it has provided over 200,000 menstrual products to underprivileged persons. [2] The organization has been active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, donating more than 50,000 products as of 2020. [3] The organisation depends on several crowdfunding channels to raise funds for its activities. [4] RutuChakra collaborates with Non-Governmental Organisations such as ThayiMane, Mitra Jyothi and Sandesh to provide sanitary napkins and workshops. [5] [6] For its work, the founder has received several accolades including the Renaissance Award (Economically Inclusive). [7]
Rutuchakra was founded in 2018 by Sanjana Dixit, an Ashoka Young Changemaker, [8] with a founding team of 12 other individuals including current Directors, Soumya Gupta, Nikita Dhamija and Aryan Dixit. [9] [10] It began as a fundraising venture which raised 4.5 lakhs in its initial campaign. [11]