The Odisha government has announced a one-day menstrual leave policy for women working in the government and private sectors, reports India Today.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida on Thursday announced a one-day menstrual leave policy for women across all jobs. The Odisha Deputy Chief Minister made the announcement during a district-level Independence Day celebration in Cuttack, reports Kalinga TV.
The one-day menstrual leave policy will be effective immediately for female employees who are eligible to take leave from their work on the first or second day of their menstrual cycle.