Menstrual hygiene policy for school students green-lit: Centre to Supreme Court
The policy's objective is to 'dissipate harmful social norms and promote safe menstrual hygiene practices', apart from ensuring environment-friendly management of menstrual waste.
The Supreme Court was recently informed that the Central government has framed and approved a national policy on menstrual hygiene for school students. [Dr Jaya Thakur v. Union of India]