CBSE's new menstrual hygiene rules every student and parent must know

CBSE's new menstrual hygiene rules every student and parent must know

CBSE's new guidelines aim to secure menstrual health rights and improve education access for girls

CBSE Directs Schools To Implement Menstrual Hygiene Measures After Supreme Court Recognises As Fundamental Right

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools across India to strictly implement menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures following a landmark January 2026 Supreme Court ruling that recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21. The directive mandates access to sanitary products, private and hygienic toilets, disposal systems and awareness programmes, with schools required to submit …