Reducing pain: On menstrual leave

Context:

• Recently, the menstrual pain leave discussion has taken pace both in Parliament and the Supreme Court in a bid to achieve gender equality and address several roadblocks.

Towards Gender Equality:

• Amendment in Maternity Benefits: In India, the Maternity Benefit Act that was enacted by Parliament in 1961 has been amended from the earlier 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
• Policy for Menstrual pain leave: India’s forward going society now seeks to frame rules for granting menstrual pain leave for students and working women.
• Sensitising for women health: One of the aspect in recent times is women health and well-being, which is now more pronounced by women openly.