Jyoti, Bangladesh’s leading smart sanitary pad vending machine platform, has deployed four Jyoti Pro+ multiproduct sanitary pad vending machines in Nabiganj Upazila of Habiganj. The installation took place in collaboration with Swisscontact Bangladesh. This milestone makes Habiganj the 37th district where Jyoti now operates. The initiative strengthens menstrual hygiene management through inclusive and innovative smart vending solutions.
Customized Technology for Greater Impact
The newly installed Jyoti Pro+ sanitary pad vending machines offer far more than standard dispensers. They come with a special customization that delivers three pads with one RFID card tap. This feature meets Swisscontact’s unique project requirement and ensures quicker access. Moreover, girls and women get enough supplies in one transaction. This reduces waiting time and improves convenience during emergencies.
Each machine holds up to 150 sanitary pads of different types. Users can choose belt or panty system pads based on their comfort. In addition, the machines run on IoT-powered smart technology. They stay connected to Jyoti’s secure cloud network. Therefore, the system enables remote monitoring and real-time performance tracking. It also sends automated refill alerts to the operations team. As a result, users enjoy uninterrupted pad availability at all times.
Addressing the 4As of Menstrual Health
Jyoti’s mission focuses on solving the 4As of menstrual hygiene—Accessibility, Availability, Affordability, and Awareness.
Accessibility: Jyoti vending machines are installed in schools, workplaces, and public spaces to make menstrual products easily reachable.
Availability: The smart system automatically alerts the Jyoti operations team when stock runs low. Therefore, refills are completed before products run out.
Affordability: Pads are offered at subsidized rates to ensure that even low-income users can maintain proper hygiene.
Awareness: Alongside machine installations, Jyoti conducts Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) sessions to educate girls about menstrual health and safe disposal practices.
Through this holistic approach, Jyoti ensures that menstrual hygiene becomes a right, not a privilege.
Digital Payments and Inclusion
Each Jyoti vending machine supports digital payment options, including Jyoti Cards and mobile wallets like bKash. As a result, rural users can make quick and cashless purchases with confidence. The system promotes easy access to menstrual hygiene products for women and girls. Moreover, it helps build digital literacy among adolescents and women in remote areas. This progress also reduces Bangladesh’s digital gender divide.
Driving Sustainable Impact with Partnerships
The collaboration between Swisscontact Bangladesh and Vertical Innovations Limited, the company behind Jyoti, shows how strong partnerships can drive real social impact. Moreover, Swisscontact’s focus on community development aligns well with Jyoti’s smart technology, creating a powerful and scalable model. Together, they ensure meaningful change at the grassroots level.
Jyoti strengthens this impact through continuous service. The team offers ongoing maintenance, a 24/7 hotline, and quick refill support. Therefore, users experience a smooth and reliable service every day. The machines stay functional, stocked, and ready to serve whenever girls need them.
As this initiative grows, more girls in Habiganj will gain steady access to affordable sanitary pads. This access supports better school attendance, increases comfort, and improves overall well-being. Additionally, families and communities benefit when girls move with more confidence and dignity.
Ultimately, this partnership accelerates menstrual health access in rural Bangladesh. It also builds awareness, encourages healthy habits, and promotes long-term empowerment for adolescent girls.
A Step Toward Dignity and Equality
Jyoti continues to transform menstrual health across Bangladesh, district by district. With every new installation, more women gain access, dignity, and confidence. Together with Swisscontact Bangladesh, Jyoti is not only providing hygiene solutions but also building a more equitable, informed, and empowered society.