Karnataka has approved a groundbreaking policy offering one paid menstrual leave monthly to women across all employment sectors, benefiting over 50 lakh individuals. This move, championed by CM Siddaramaiah, aims to foster a more understanding workplace. The state joins Bihar and Odisha in this initiative, with the Karnataka Menstrual Leave and Hygiene Bill, 2025, proposing 12 days annually for working women.
Karnataka approves 12 menstrual leaves a year across sectors
