Following the policy address announcement regarding three days of menstrual leave for schoolgirls in Kerala, public opinion has strongly shifted toward demanding better basic infrastructure in schools. While the policy aims to support female students, parents and students argue that providing holidays is not a substitute for clean toilets, running water, and proper sanitary waste disposal facilities.

Many students and parents interviewed highlighted that several government schools still lack functional incinerators or proper disposal systems for sanitary pads, sometimes forcing girls to carry used pads back home. They emphasize that schools must be equipped with clean restrooms, a steady water supply, and free sanitary pads in first-aid kits, rather than charging money for them.

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Critics also pointed out that a three-day leave policy might not be fully practical, especially during exams or when working parents are away from home. The public urges the government to implement a mandatory “fitness certificate” for school sanitation facilities, similar to the annual safety checks conducted for school buildings and vehicles, to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for female students.