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Karnataka approves one day paid menstrual leave in govt and private sectors
- Karnataka has approved a policy granting women one day of paid menstrual leave each month, amounting to 12 days annually for employees in both government and private sectors.
- Surya Sekhar Debnath, an HR professional, stated that menstrual leave is a health support measure, not a gender privilege, and noted that several private organizations have successfully implemented similar policies.
- Many women welcomed the decision, but some fear being perceived as less professional or facing hiring challenges due to productivity concerns.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the policy as a step towards a more humane, understanding, and inclusive workplace.
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Karnataka approves one-day paid menstrual leave; experts urge rules to be made more women-friendly
Workers from the Garments and Textile Workers Unions praised the policy, saying it will benefit garment workers, who make up 90% of the women workforce.
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Read Full ArticleHow Karnataka’s New Menstrual Leave Policy Differs From Bihar’s Three-Decade-Old Model - EBNW Story
Karnataka has made history by approving the Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, becoming the first Indian state to extend paid menstrual leave to women in both government and private sectors. The move has reignited conversations about menstrual rights at the workplace — and prompted comparisons with Bihar, the first state to introduce menstrual leave more than three decades ago. While both states share a progressive intent, their policies dif…
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