HLL Lifecare Limited under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare strengthens leadership in women's healthcare, menstrual hygiene
New Delhi, May 28
HLL Lifecare Limited, India's premier healthcare products manufacturing and services company under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, continues to play a transformative role in advancing women's healthcare, reproductive wellness, and menstrual hygiene across the country.
With nearly six decades of contribution to the National Family Welfare Programme, HLL has emerged as a trusted and comprehensive provider of affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare solutions for women.
Over the years, HLL has built a diversified portfolio covering contraceptives, maternal wellness products, menstrual hygiene solutions, nutraceuticals, reproductive healthcare products, and women-centric pharmaceutical formulations.
The company's extensive healthcare ecosystem caters to government programmes, hospitals, healthcare institutions, gynaecologists, retail markets, and public health initiatives across India.
A pioneer in reproductive healthcare, HLL offers one of the country's widest contraceptive portfolios, including male and female condoms, oral contraceptive pills, emergency contraceptive pills, Copper-T devices, hormonal intrauterine systems, and tubal rings used under family welfare programmes.
HLL is also credited with introducing India's first non-hormonal oral contraceptive pill, Saheli (Centchroman/Ormeloxifene), a landmark innovation recognised for its safety, convenience, and accessibility.
Strengthening long-term reproductive care solutions, HLL manufactures products such as T Care Copper-T 380, MCare Cu250, and EMILY, an indigenously developed Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system designed for long-term contraception and the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
In the area of menstrual hygiene and feminine wellness, HLL markets sanitary napkins under the Happy Days brand and menstrual cups under brands including Thinkal, Velvet, and Cool Cups.
Through Project Thinkal, the company has distributed over 15 lakh menstrual cups across 9 States and 2 Union Territories, significantly promoting sustainable and reusable menstrual hygiene practices among women and adolescent girls.
Further reinforcing its commitment to environmentally sustainable healthcare solutions, HLL recently launched Happy Days Earth -- a 100% compostable sanitary napkin developed using plant-based materials. The company also supports menstrual hygiene management through the supply of sanitary napkins under government schemes, CSR initiatives, tribal welfare programmes, and school health campaigns across India.
Additionally, HLL manufactures sanitary napkin vending machines and eco-friendly incinerators to promote safe hygiene disposal and sanitation awareness.
HLL's women's wellness portfolio further includes pregnancy care products, ovulation inducers, menstrual cycle regulators, anti-emetics, anti-fibrinolytics, MTP pills, pregnancy test kits, and maternal nutrition supplements. Through its Ayurvedic and nutraceutical division, the company markets products such as Lactohil, an Ayurvedic galactagogue and health supplement designed to support lactating mothers and postnatal wellness.
Extending its healthcare mission beyond products, HLL is also associated with LifeSpring Hospitals, a 50:50 joint venture focused on affordable maternal and women's healthcare services.
Operating a network of maternity hospitals in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, LifeSpring provides accessible prenatal care, gynecology services, deliveries, maternal surgeries, and women-centric healthcare support for economically weaker and middle[1]income families.
Through its integrated approach encompassing healthcare products, public health programmes, institutional partnerships, maternal wellness initiatives, and sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions, HLL Lifecare Limited continues to strengthen its position as a key contributor to women's healthcare and reproductive well-being in India.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see HLL Lifecare doing such work. My mother used Saheli pill for years - it's truly a desi innovation that deserves more recognition. Hope they expand the Thinkal menstrual cup distribution to all states, especially in villages where disposal is a big issue.
As a doctor working in a primary health centre, I can vouch for HLL's quality. Their Copper-T devices and emergency contraceptive pills are widely used in our family planning camps. However, the company needs to improve availability in remote areas - many times we face stock shortages. Still, kudos for the LifeSpring hospital network, providing affordable maternity care.
It's impressive that a PSU is leading in women's healthcare innovation. I've seen their products in hospitals in Mumbai and they're definitely reliable. The menstrual cup initiative is particularly smart - sustainable and cost-effective. But I hope they also look into mental health support for new mothers, not just physical wellness.
Happy to see government initiatives bearing fruit, but let's be honest - menstrual hygiene awareness is still a taboo in many parts of India. HLL should partner with schools and colleges for proper education, not just product distribution. Also, the pricing of Lactohil supplement could be more affordable for lower-income families.
Incredible that a company that started with condoms now makes everything from contraceptive pills to compostable napkins! The EMILY hormonal IUS sounds promising for women with heavy bleeding. However, I hope they reduce plastic use in their packaging - even their 'eco-friendly' napkins come in plastic wrappers sometimes. 🌿