Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Uttar Pradesh Expands School Menstrual Health Support for Girls
Uttar Pradesh is working to make schools more supportive for girls during their periods.
Many schools now have menstrual health clubs and banks where sanitary pads are kept.
Students and teachers have also taken part in information sessions.
The state trained master trainers to help share information with schools.
Menstrual health topics have been added to learning materials and school activities.
The programme also includes clean toilets, water, handwashing facilities, and safe ways to dispose of pads.
Officials say the aim is to reduce embarrassment and help girls continue their education with confidence.
Menstrual health clubs have been formed in 68,358 Uttar Pradesh schools, and pad banks established in 66,045.
Awareness sessions with students have taken place in 63,633 schools; MHM discussions with teachers in 63,928.
The State Project Office held workshops for 209 master trainers in August 2026 and trained 450 trainers in September.
Menstrual health information is included in school activities, the booklet Pragati Ke Pankh, and curriculum-based textbooks.
The programme combines supplies and awareness with facilities such as clean toilets, water, handwashing, and safe disposal.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, school officials, teachers, and students.
- What
- Expansion of school menstrual health clubs, pad banks, education, and related facilities.
- When
- The report is dated October 8; trainer workshops took place in August 2026 and training ran from September 9 to 25, 2026.
- Where
- Schools across Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide girls with facilities and accurate information, reduce hesitation around menstruation, and support their education and dignity.
Programme goals
Implementation measures
Supporting girls’ education and dignity
Programme goals
The government says the effort aims to reduce embarrassment around menstruation and ensure it does not hinder girls’ education or confidence.
Implementation measures
The article reports measures including pad banks, MHM clubs, awareness sessions, teacher training, clean toilets, water, handwashing, and safe disposal.
- Schools with MHM clubs
- 68,358
- Schools with pad banks
- 66,045
- Schools with student awareness sessions
- 63,633
- Schools with MHM discussions for teachers
- 63,928
- Master trainers at August workshops
- 209
- Master trainers trained in September
- 450
- September training dates
- September 9–25, 2026