SC order on sanitary pads will improve well-being of girls, check absenteeism and dropout rate
SC order on sanitary napkins is continuation of its earlier orders on kids’ safety from checking physical & sexual abuse, guidelines on suicide prevention to safe transportation
Updated At : 05:54 AM Feb 08, 2026 IST
SC order on sanitary pads underscores that schools’ duty extends beyond education to ensure the safety, security, privacy & well-being of students. Tribune file photo
By declaring menstrual health as a constitutional right guaranteed under Article 21 and directing all schools to mandatorily provide free, biodegradable sanitary napkins and gender-segregated, functional toilets, the Supreme Court has truly triggered a reform in the country’s education system. A reform that promises to not only improve the health and well-being of adolescent school-going girls, but also put a stop to menstruation-related absenteeism and check the dropout rate.
