Karnataka is set to introduce ‘Ruthutaare’, which the state government describes as India’s first dedicated Women’s Health Policy, with its initial phase focusing on menopause and perimenopause—a stage of life that has historically received little attention in India’s public healthcare system. The announcement was made by Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader in Bengaluru, signalling a shift towards addressing women’s health needs beyond pregnancy and reproductive care. Health experts have increasingly argued that women’s healthcare should adopt a life-cycle approach, recognising that health needs evolve across adolescence, reproductive years, menopause and old age. Karnataka’s proposed Women’s Health Policy is a welcome acknowledgement that menopause is not merely a personal experience but an important public health issue that deserves attention, research and institutional support. Do you think dedicated women’s health policies focusing on menopause should be introduced across all Indian states to ensure more comprehensive and inclusive healthcare?