A right declared is not a problem solved. The Supreme Court’s recognition of menstrual hygiene as a Fundamental Right is a progressive and necessary step. But rights, however powerful on paper, do not transform lives unless systems are prepared to uphold them consistently. 

Free sanitary products and separate toilets in schools are non-negotiable. Yet infrastructure alone does not guarantee dignity. What determines the real impact is consistency, privacy, and cultural change. A locked washroom or an irregular supply of products, or a lingering culture of silence can quietly undermine even the strongest judicial intent. 

Education systems often operate on the assumption that enrolment automatically translates into equal access to learning. In practice, that assumption does not hold true for many students. For girls in particular, continuity in education is frequently shaped by factors outside the classroom, including biological realities that schools have not consistently planned for or supported with dignity and reliability. Menstruation is........

© ABP Live