Chhau sheds reappear. Deep-rooted tradition, failed campaign blamed

Four years ago, a one-off campaign was launched by the government to dismantle menstruation sheds, but there was no follow-up.

In ward 5 of Dhakari Rural Municipality in Achham district, a 23-year-old woman lives in a chhau shed outside her house for three days every month during her menstrual period.