Delhi CM announces ‘Menstrual Health Matters’ campaign
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Menstrual Health Matters’ campaign on World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The initiative aims to improve sanitation facilities and raise awareness about menstrual health in schools and communities. The campaign includes educational programs and directives for maintaining sanitary pad vending machines in public spaces.
- ▪The campaign will ensure regular maintenance of sanitary pad vending machines in government facilities.
- ▪Complaints about poor sanitation in government schools prompted the CM to direct repairs and cleanliness improvements.
- ▪Menstrual health education will be enhanced in school curriculums for students in Classes 6 to 9.
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On World Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday (May 28, 2026), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the ‘Menstrual Health Matters’ campaign, under which a special advisory will be issued to ensure regular maintenance and timely refilling of sanitary pad vending machines installed in government schools, government offices, public toilets, and Arogya Mandirs.The CM said complaints had been received regarding poor sanitation and damaged facilities of washrooms in some government-run schools and directed that all toilets should be kept clean and broken doors and other damaged infrastructure be repaired promptly. Schools should use their own funds or coordination with the department concerned to resolve such issues without delay, she added.
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