Est. 2024 · Patna, India

Not Just a Project.
A Movement.

We are ShakTide — a social startup born in the classrooms of VidyaGyan, grown on the streets of Patna, and now reaching every corner of India where silence around menstruation still costs girls their futures.

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ShakTide Team
42M+
Women reached
across India
10K+
Lives Touched
5+
States Reached
50+
Volunteers
3
Core Pillars
VidyaGyan Beginnings
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Our Origin

The Wave that Started it All

"Bleed Green wasn't just a project. It was a promise we made to every girl who ever sat out of class."

We are ShakTide — a bold social startup that began inside the classrooms of VidyaGyan School, Lucknow, where a group of students refused to accept that menstruation should be shameful, secret, or a barrier to education.

Our founders noticed that while urban cities were moving forward, the silence around menstruation in rural areas remained deafening. Girls were missing exams. Women were suffering in silence. Healthcare providers were dismissing symptoms. We decided that wasn't good enough.

Today, ShakTide is a registered social startup led by the very people who needed it the most — young women and men committed to turning period taboos into table talks, and replacing misinformation with medical clarity.

What We Stand For

Our Three Pillars

Every decision we make — every campaign, kit, and conversation — traces back to these three commitments.

Health

Rashes? Infections? PCOS? Endometriosis? We are done settling. We talk UTIs, PCODs, and period-friendly lifestyles — backed by science, told with clarity and without shame. Your period should never feel like punishment.

Inclusivity

Menstruation ≠ Womanhood. Not all women menstruate, and not all menstruators are women. We ensure no gender identity is excluded from the conversation, the data, or the healthcare access it deserves.

Sustainability

Disposable pads take 800 years to decompose. We champion choices that are healthy for your body and safe for the planet — from menstrual cups to organic cotton pads — because sustainable periods are possible for everyone.

Why We Exist

Mission. Vision. Values.

The beliefs that guide every campaign we run, every kit we distribute, and every conversation we start.

Mission

To democratise menstrual health education across India — providing scientifically accurate, stigma-free information to every person who menstruates, regardless of geography, gender, or income.

Vision

A world where no girl misses school, no woman suffers in silence, and no menstruator is denied access to the healthcare and knowledge they deserve. A world where periods are just biology.

Promise

We promise to always lead with science, speak with empathy, act with urgency, and never — ever — tell someone their pain is "just normal." Your body is not dramatic. It's communicating.

Our Journey

From Classroom to Country

Every big wave starts with a small ripple. Here's ours.

2022

The Spark — Bleed Green

A school project at VidyaGyan becomes a turning point. Students run India's first student-led menstrual health drive, reaching 200+ girls in one weekend.

2023

Building the Core Team

Co-founders Priyanshi, Saumya, Sumit, and Ankita come together. The first formal structure takes shape — research, communications, and outreach divisions launched.

Early 2024

ShakTide is Born

The startup is officially registered. We launch our first Experience Hub, onboard our first 20 volunteers, and publish three peer-reviewed wellness guides.

Late 2024

Scaling the Tide

Expanded to 5 states. Partnered with rural schools, NGOs, and healthcare providers. Distributed 500+ organic wellness kits. Community crosses 10,000 members.

2025 →

The Digital Wave

Launched AI-powered symptom screening, the ShakTide Research Hub, and a nationwide volunteer network. Now building toward our first physical Wellness Centre.

The People Behind the Wave

Meet the Core Team

Led by young people who believe change starts with honest conversation.

Priyanshi

Priyanshi

Founder & CEO

"Our mission is to turn period taboos into table talks using science and empathy as our tools."

Saumya

Saumya

Co-Founder & Strategy

"We aren't just building a startup; we're building a sustainable ecosystem for menstrual health."

Sumit

Sumit

Communications Lead

"Clear communication is the bridge between science and the community we serve."

Gaurav

Gaurav

Communications Lead

"Clear communication is the bridge between science and the community we serve."

Ankita

Ankita

Social Media & Outreach

"We use digital advocacy to reach youth where they are — replacing misinformation with truth."

What We Believe In

The non-negotiables that shape every decision we make.

🔬 Science First, Always

Every piece of content we publish is reviewed against current medical research. We do not guess. We do not gossip. We do not generalise.

💜 Radical Empathy

We listen before we speak. We understand that behind every symptom is a person who has probably already been dismissed once too many times.

🌍 Access for Everyone

Menstrual health information should not be locked behind expensive consultations or urban privilege. We make it free, clear, and reachable.

🤝 Community Over Competition

We collaborate with NGOs, doctors, educators, and grassroots organisations because the problem is too big for anyone to solve alone.

🌱 Sustainable by Design

From the products we recommend to the materials we use in workshops — sustainability is woven into every layer of what we do.

🚀 Impact Over Optics

We measure success in lives changed, not likes gained. Every campaign, kit, and conversation is designed to produce real, measurable change on the ground.

Ready to Ride the Wave?

Be Part of the Change

Whether you're a student, a doctor, an investor, or someone who simply believes every person deserves access to honest health information — there is a place for you in this movement.

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