Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta.
| Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
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. Under the campaign, awareness programmes will be conducted across the city through ASHA and Anganwadi workers so that accurate information related to menstrual health reaches every household and to strengthen awareness at the school level, menstrual health education for Classes 6 to 9 will be made more robust and effective in the curriculum, as per the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The CM also directed principals to ensure that students understand menstruation is a completely normal process and that there should be no fear or hesitation associated with it. She said that there is a need to create an environment in schools where girls can openly share their concerns and receive support to overcome mental stress. Published - May 29, 2026 08:38 am IST
