Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy-2025

Posted on

News –

Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy-2025

Women in the state of Karnataka will be entitled to up to 12 menstrual leaves annually.
This development marks a significant step in recognising menstrual health at a workplace and rights issue.
The Dr. Sapna S committee was appointed by the Karnataka government to study and recommend menstrual leave policy
Significance – It aims to create a more inclusive and stigma-free workplace and is considered a landmark decision in India, as it covers both government and private sectors comprehensively.

State govt. notifies menstrual leave policy with a day’s off a month

Key features –

Women between 18 and 52 are eligible to seek menstrual leave, and it will be applicable for permanent, contract or outsourced workforce.
The policy will be applicable to the workforce employed in establishments registered under the Factories Act, 1948; the Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act, 1961; the Plantation Workers Act 1951; the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966, and the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.
The Government Order (GO) does not specify anything on leaves for government employees or anganwadi workers or Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs).
As per the conditions imposed in the GO, there will be no provision to carry over the leave to the next month and women are not mandated to provide any medical certificate

Comments