The Karnataka government has decided to implement the 'Period Leave Policy 2025', granting 6 million working women in the state one paid leave every month. This initiative will promote women's health, comfort, and productivity. The state has now joined a select group of states where working women receive leave during their periods.
Karnataka Period Leave Policy 2025: The Karnataka government has announced the implementation of the 'Period Leave Policy' in 2025, granting 6 million working women in the state one paid leave per month. Women in government offices, private companies, and the industrial sector will be able to avail a total of 12 leaves annually. The objective of this step is to enhance women's health and comfort and to ease their working lives. The policy will apply to every working woman aged 18 to 52.
Period Leave Policy 2025 Implemented in Karnataka
The Karnataka government has announced the implementation of the 'Period Leave Policy 2025', granting 6 million working women in the state one paid leave per month. Now, working women in government offices, private companies, and the industrial sector will be able to avail a total of 12 paid period leaves annually. This step will create relief in women's working lives and foster a better environment for their health.
The government has issued an official notice, implementing the policy across the entire state. Every working woman aged 18 to 52 will be able to benefit from this scheme.
Direct Benefit to 6 Million Women
According to data from the Karnataka Labour Department, approximately 6 million women work in various sectors across the state. Among them, 2.5 to 3 million women are in the corporate sector. The government will soon hold meetings with all employers to clarify the rules for the policy's implementation.
The objective of this initiative is to ensure that no organization disregards the order and that women receive their full entitlements. According to experts, this step is crucial for women's health, comfort, and productivity.
Rest During Periods is Essential, Committee Suggested Policy
Before implementing the policy, the government formed an 18-member committee, which provided a detailed report on the bodily changes women experience during periods and the necessity for rest. Sapna S, Head of the Law Department at Christ University, led this committee.
The committee stated that women require rest during periods due to problems such as abdominal pain, fatigue, mood swings, and weakness. Based on this report, the government consulted with departments and companies to finalize the policy.
Period Leave Also Implemented in Other States
Karnataka has now joined the list of states where women receive leave during their periods. In Bihar, women receive two period leaves every month, while Odisha recently announced one leave for female government employees.
This initiative is expected to improve the health and working lives of female employees in the state.
