The Labour Department of Karnataka, which is proposing a six-day paid menstrual leave in the private sector, has sought wider consultation among the stakeholders and the general public, asking them to give their feedback on this matter.
The feedback has been sought from stakeholders, including women’s organisations, trade unions, and the general public. And, it is to be given within a month.
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The move comes after an 18-member committee headed by Sapna Mohan, associate dean, School of Law at Christ (Deemed to be University), submitted its recommendations after holding consultations, recommending a six-day paid menstrual leave and a proposed Bill on the Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and Free Access to Menstrual Health Products.
While Bihar introduced menstrual leave policy for government employees in 1992, Kerala introduced it for girls attending State universities in 2023. Earlier this year, the Odisha government announced menstrual leave policy for employees working in the public and private sectors.
AITUC in the 18-member committee had demanded one day leave per month.
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