The Karnataka government on Thursday (October 9) has decided to grant one day of menstrual leave every month to all working women, both in government and private sectors.

The landmark decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held in Bengaluru. The Cabinet approved the ‘Menstrual Leave Policy 2025’ proposed by the Labour Department, which mandates one paid leave day each month for women working in government offices, garment factories, multinational companies, IT-BT firms, and other organisations operating within the state.

What minister said

Calling it a progressive initiative, Labour Minister Santosh Lad told The Federal Karnataka that this policy represents a forward-thinking approach.

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