The Karnataka government, which recently granted one day of paid menstrual leave per month to all working women, is now planning to introduce the Karnataka Women Wellbeing Leave Bill, 2025, which will extend the benefit to menstruating students and transgender persons, official sources said.

The bill aims to provide benefits to menstruating individuals engaged in educational institutions, private establishments, and services under the aegis of the government.

According to the draft, a "menstruating person" includes girls, women and transgender persons.

Sources said the bill may be tabled during the ongoing assembly session, subject to cabinet approval.

Under the proposed legislation, every menstruating person is entitled to one day of paid leave per month in any government or private e

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