There will be a break in 10th and 12th board exams, a big step by the government for girls

School News in Hindi : Now girls will not have to face problems during periods in board exams. The government has issued guidelines to all the boards in this regard. It has been said that girl students should be allowed to take necessary breaks during the board exams of class 10th and 12th. Also, free sanitary pads should be made available at all the examination centers.

Circular issued for CBSE, KVS, NVS

The ministry has issued a circular for all schools of states and union territories, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). The ministry said, ‘Free sanitary pads will be provided at all centers for class 10th and 12th board exams, so that girls can get the necessary hygiene products during the examination if needed.’

It said, ‘Students should be allowed to take necessary breaks to meet their menstrual needs, minimise discomfort and concentrate during exams.’

Apart from this, the department has asked to promote programs related to this in all the concerned schools to increase awareness about health and hygiene related to periods among girl students, teachers and staff. Its purpose is to reduce the discomfort about periods among people and to focus on improving the school environment.