Amazon India was awarded the Best Women Hygiene Initiative of the Year at the Indian CSR Awards 2024 for its initiatives aimed at improving women's health and hygiene. The company has launched sanitary napkin manufacturing units in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, promoting health and hygiene awareness and providing local employment opportunities. The award was presented by Rajya Sabha member Ramdas Athawale.
Amazon India has been recognized for its commitment to empowering women in local communities through health, hygiene, and employment initiatives, including community resource centers, awareness sessions, and training programs, thereby significantly improving women's lives. Vice President - of Last Mile Operations, Amazon India, Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande, mentioned, "At Amazon India, we are dedicated to building initiatives that address critical health and hygiene needs while also empowering women economically. Our community efforts are designed to be inclusive and focused on the upliftment of women in the communities we serve."
Amazon has established napkin manufacturing units, creating direct and indirect employment for 60 women and 200 more at each unit. These units produce affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads, providing essential menstrual hygiene products to over 2000 rural women and girls. Through community engagement groups and promotes women's health and economic empowerment.
