Supreme Court orders schools to provide sanitary pads and toilets for girls' dignity and education

The Supreme Court has mandated that all schools provide sanitary pads and functional toilets, recognizing menstrual health as part of the right to life. The ruling emphasizes that adequate facilities are crucial for girls' dignity and continued education, addressing issues of stigma and dropout rates. Schools must ensure separate, accessible toilets with water and soap. The court has given governments three months to implement these directives, including integrating menstrual health into curricula and launching public awareness campaigns.