On May 28, 2026, the Punjab Government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, launched one of India's largest school-based menstrual health education initiatives aimed at adolescent girls. The program, called the Menstrual Hygiene Curriculum, will be implemented in government high and senior secondary schools across all 23 districts of Punjab, directly benefiting over 340,000 girls. This initiative seeks to empower students by providing accurate health information, thereby addressing the stigma surrounding menstruation. The curriculum includes interactive storytelling and participatory activities to engage students and foster a supportive learning environment. Approximately 7,200 teachers have been trained to facilitate these sessions, ensuring that girls can discuss menstruation openly and without fear. The initiative builds on positive results from a pilot program involving over 45,000 students, where 97% of teachers reported confidence in delivering the new curriculum. Feedback from students indicates that the program has significantly increased their understanding of menstruation as a normal biological process. By institutionalizing menstrual health education, the Punjab Government aims to create a more inclusive and informed generation of young women.