For the first time in the state, the Odisha government has launched a one-day menstrual leave policy for women employees working in both the state government and private companies. District level in Cuttack Independence DayOdisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said that women employees will be allowed to take leave on the first or second day of their menstrual cycle. The one-day menstrual leave policy will come into effect immediately.
What was India’s position on periodic leave?
There has been a debate on periodic leave in India for years. Women say that they should be given leave during their periods. However, sometimes some women object to it. But now, the Supreme Court has directed the central government to frame a model policy on periodic leave.
The policy aims to support the health and well-being of menstruating people and will be extended to both the public and private sectors. Parida said the leave can be used on the first or second day of menstruation.
Should women get time off during their periods?
Every woman’s physical structure is different. For this reason, every woman’s experience of her period may be different. There is a group of women whose periods are healthy. We don’t even know when the periods come and go. At the same time, periods are very painful for some women. Often, they even have to be hospitalized. They have to endure a lot of pain.
Along with the pain, one has to face many physical problems like vomiting, nausea, headache, leg pain, back pain. This pain is so dangerous that you can’t even sit or work properly during this time. For such women, leave during periods becomes very important. It is not possible for all companies to provide leave during periods, but during this time, arrangements should be made to work from home or take leave during the first 2 days of periods. So that he can work comfortably while staying at home.
Women face many challenges during their periods
Every woman has to go through this problem. Some women have to face many challenges during their periods. That is why rest is a must in these difficult days. That is why there is a demand for periodic leave in the country. At present, there is no law in India regarding periodic leave.
Why is menstrual leave necessary for women?
Periodic leave is very important during menstruation. During menstruation, many women have to deal with a lot of pain, fatigue, mood swings and many other physical problems. Because of all this, women’s abilities are greatly affected. There is a special need for rest during menstrual leave. So that it does not have a negative impact on their ability to work. People do not talk openly about women’s health problems. There are many myths in society regarding health problems occurring during this period, it is very important to eliminate them. Providing time off will help normalize conversations about menstruation.
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