The Supreme Court directed all states and UTs to ensure girl students are provided bio-degradable sanitary pads for free.

New Delhi: In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has held that the right to menstrual health and hygiene forms part of the Right to Life under Article

Ashok Gehlot welcomed the SC's decision recognising menstrual health as part of the fundamental right to life.

The Supreme Court on Friday held that access to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of a girl childs right to life, dignity, health and education, and issued a comprehensive set of mandatory directions to all states.

The right to menstrual health is an integral part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court said in a landmark judgment today, aimed at ensuring gender justice and educational equity across India.

"All school toilets shall be equipped with functional hand washing facilities with soap and water available at all times," it ordered

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, mandates free sanitary pads for school girls, and enforces toilet accessibility.

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, mandates free sanitary pads for school girls, and enforces toilet accessibility.