The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify if sex education is part of higher secondary schools’ curriculum. The court stressed that “timely information about puberty and its socio-ethical aspects” could help reduce such serious cases.
Today(23rd Sept), The Supreme Court called for comprehensive sex education programs to improve youth understanding of consent and exploitation. It highlighted that misconceptions and social stigma in India create significant knowledge gaps among adolescents regarding sexual health.
