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It's ‘that time’ of the month: Is India ready to have a menstrual leave policy?

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Updated on: 30 December,2023 09:30 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Aakanksha Ahire | aakanksha.ahire@mid-day.com

Menstruating individuals in India even today hide sanitary products from the eyes of the world, let alone declaring it in their workplace by availing menstrual leaves. This highlights how menstruation continues to be laced with taboo and stigma.’ In such a scenario, is India ready to have a menstrual leave policy in place? Experts reflect

It's ‘that time’ of the month: Is India ready to have a menstrual leave policy?

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Key Highlights

  1. Menstrual leave policy might act as a hindrance in the way of equal opportunity for women
  2. Only Bihar has been offering menstrual leaves twice a month since 1992
  3. In absence of a menstrual leave policy, companies must keep working hours flexible

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