Menstrual Hygiene in School
On 11th April, 2023, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to devise a uniform policy to ensure menstrual hygiene for school children. The top court also asked the Centre to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states and Union Territories for managing menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools.
- The court was hearing a petition to direct the government to ensure provision of sanitary pads to girl students in Classes 6 to 12 and separate toilets.
Importance of Menstrual Hygiene
- Absence of menstrual hygiene and awareness drives “period poverty” i.e. ....
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