Jaipur, Jan. 30 -- Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's landmark ruling declaring menstrual health a fundamental right, saying the verdict reflects the vision of initiatives taken by the previous Congress government in the state.

Taking to social media platform X, Gehlot said, "I welcome the Honourable Supreme Court's declaration of menstrual health as a 'fundamental right' and its order for the distribution of free sanitary pads in schools. We are proud that our previous Congress government, prioritising the health and dignity of the daughters of the state, had launched the 'Udaan Yojana' (I Am Shakti Udaan Scheme)."

He further said, "Under this scheme, Rajasthan became the first state in ...