Women entrepreneurs in Jaipur are increasingly reshaping both industry and society through innovation. Among them, Sunita Sharma, popularly called the “Pad Woman", has emerged as a remarkable example of how business can align with social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

Through her startup Elite , Sharma has developed eco-friendly sanitary pads that are not only affordable and hygienic but also biodegradable. Speaking to Local18, she said, “I have conducted extensive research on women’s hygiene and found that in many rural and tribal areas, women still rely on cloth, leaves, or unsafe materials during menstruation. The main reason is lack of education and awareness."

Sharma noted that while more women have begun using sanitary pads, most commercial products remain plast

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