Karnataka to Introduce Six Days of Paid Menstrual Leave for Women

• Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad announced a proposal for six days of paid menstrual leave annually for women in both private and government sectors.
• An 18-member committee was formed to draft the Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and Free Access to Menstrual Health Products bill.
• The leave will be flexible, allowing women to choose when to take time off, supporting the female workforce.
• Several private firms like Swiggy and Zomato already offer menstrual leave, and states like Bihar, Kerala, and Odisha have similar policies.
• Women's rights activist Tara Krishnaswamy emphasized the importance of accommodating biological differences for an inclusive society.

Source: Moneycontrol