Menstrual policy for schoolgirls approved: Govt tells Supreme Court
The Centre recently informed the Supreme Court that 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls' was framed and approved by the Union Health Ministry. The Centre said the policy aimed at dissipating harmful social norms, promoting safe menstrual hygiene practices and enabling environment-friendly management of menstrual waste. Court was hearing a PIL filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur.