The Supreme Court of India has sharply reviewed compliance regarding its landmark mandate for schools, reinforcing that a lack of basic facilities must never force girls to drop out or sacrifice their education.
The bench directed all states to guarantee functional, gender-segregated toilets and provide free access to sanitary napkins.
This critical push underscores the judiciary’s commitment to eliminating infrastructural barriers to education, framing menstrual hygiene access not just as a health issue, but as a fundamental right crucial to achieving true educational equity across the nation.
