Paid menstrual leave, LGBTQ and more: How Smriti Irani's response in Parliament on a broad issue was made controversial
1 year, 3 months ago

Paid menstrual leave, LGBTQ and more: How Smriti Irani's response in Parliament on a broad issue was made controversial

Op India  

On Thursday, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani clarified why she opposed the idea of allowing paid leaves to women during their periods. She said that she opposed the Menstrual Hygiene Policy in the Indian Parliament as she did not want women to face discrimination and harassment in the workplace over it. The issue of providing paid leaves to working women on their periods was discussed in the Indian Parliament last week when the Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani opposed the idea saying that being on a period was not a ‘handicap’ situation and that there was no need for women to have paid leaves. The opinion was then opposed by Minister Manoj Kumar Jha who questioned during the question and answer session asking, “What measures are being placed to make compulsory provisions for employers to grant a certain number of paid menstrual leave to female employees?” To this, Irani then reiterated her point saying that period was not a ‘handicap’.

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L&T menstrual leave policy a ‘progressive initiative’, must be made ‘mandatory’: Netizens hail SN Subrahmanyan’s move
3 weeks, 3 days ago

L&T menstrual leave policy a ‘progressive initiative’, must be made ‘mandatory’: Netizens hail SN Subrahmanyan’s move

Live Mint  

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who came into the spotlight months ago for endorsing 90-hour work weeks, on Thursday announced that women employees in the L&T parent group will now be entitled to one day of paid menstrual leave. With the announcement, L&T has become the first major Indian company in its sector to declare paid menstrual leave for its women …

MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained

Firstpost  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi has promised a two-day ‘period leave’ for women employees in its election manifesto. However, last year, the then Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani opposed any such provision, saying menstruation is not a ‘handicap’ Menstrual leave is in the spotlight in India, again. Menstrual leave issue in Parliament Last December, the then Union Women and …

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy
8 months, 1 week ago

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy

The Hindu  

Sharanya Rao is a 27-year-old lecturer at a private college in Bengaluru. “While we welcome the government’s thinking in the direction of a menstrual leave policy, we want to take a balanced approach to this so that it does not become counterproductive for women. Several women in the private sector also strongly advocate for a menstrual leave policy, stating that …

Bleeding vaginas don’t need bleeding hearts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bleeding vaginas don’t need bleeding hearts

Hindustan Times  

“Mandating such leaves will lead to women being shunned from the workforce. A bench comprising Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra noted with those words why menstrual leave could be “detrimental” to women under certain circumstances. Last year, Spain joined eight other countries that offer menstrual leave to women with a new category of sick leave that …

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees

The Hindu  

‘ Neha Khemka, a master’s student at Jamia Millia Islamia, battles the challenge of polycystic ovary syndrome every month. A survey conducted by menstrual hygiene brand Everteen last year found that 73% of women want companies to allow menstrual leave. According to Swiggy, providing menstrual leave or paid time off acknowledges the unique health needs of their women workforce, particularly …

Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right

The Hindu  

Sometimes, elections throw up an acceptance of and solutions to deeply institutionalised gender biases and discrimination against women. In the run-up to the general election 2024, the election manifesto of the ruling political party in Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has made a promise that the “DMK will insist that the Union government enact a law providing menstrual leave …

Evening brief: Smriti Irani’s clarification on menstruation not a handicap comment; Kharge asks Oppn to get united, more
1 year, 3 months ago

Evening brief: Smriti Irani’s clarification on menstruation not a handicap comment; Kharge asks Oppn to get united, more

Hindustan Times  

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Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh joins paid period leave debate, suggests ‘better solution’
1 year, 3 months ago

Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh joins paid period leave debate, suggests ‘better solution’

Hindustan Times  

Union Women and Child Development minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said menstruation is not a “handicap” that warrants any specific paid leave. Ghazal Alagh took to X to share her opinion on Smriti Irani's paid period leave remark. Taking to X, Ghazal Alagh wrote, “We have fought for centuries for equal opportunities & women's rights and now, fighting for period …

Menstruation not handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Minister Smriti Irani
1 year, 3 months ago

Menstruation not handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Minister Smriti Irani

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that menstruation is not a “handicap” and it shouldn’t warrant a specific policy for “paid leave”. Irani was speaking in Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked by Rashtriya Janata Dal member in the upper house Manoj Kumar Jha on the menstrual hygiene policy in the …

Madhya Pradesh announces 7 additional 'casual leaves' to women government employees every year
2 years ago

Madhya Pradesh announces 7 additional 'casual leaves' to women government employees every year

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on International Women's Day announced that women government employees in the state will be allowed an additional seven days of casual leave every year. In January, the Kerala government issued a decree offering menstruation leave to female students enrolled in state-run higher education institutions. Since 1992, women government employees in Bihar have been …

Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Menstrual leave and its global standing

The Hindu  

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Is menstrual leave a blessing or a curse?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is menstrual leave a blessing or a curse?

Hindustan Times  

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave

Op India  

Today, the Supreme Court declined to hear a public interest litigation that asked the court to order all states to establish policies governing menstrual discomfort leave for working women and female students at their individual places of employment. Earlier this month, the plea, which was mentioned for urgent listing by petitioner’s advocate Vishal Tiwari, contended that a number of nations, …

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refrained from entertaining a PIL seeking direction to all the state governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves for female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and compliance with section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961. The petition was filed by Delhi resident Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who sought direction …

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24
2 years, 1 month ago

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on February 24 a Public Interest Litigation seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India.The petition has been filed by Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi.When the petition was mentioned for urgent listing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud informed that it will be listed on February 24.The petition cites a study by the. …

Opposition members urge Kerala govt to grant period leave to its women employees
7 years, 7 months ago

Opposition members urge Kerala govt to grant period leave to its women employees

Firstpost  

The Kerala government would formulate a common stand on granting menstrual leave to its women employees after considering various aspects of the issue, CM Pinarayi Vijayan told the state assembly. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government would formulate a common stand on granting menstrual leave to its women employees after considering various aspects of the issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the …

Shiv Sena demands women in govt, semi-govt organisations get 'menstrual leave'
7 years, 8 months ago

Shiv Sena demands women in govt, semi-govt organisations get 'menstrual leave'

Firstpost  

Senior Shiv Sena corporator Sheetal Mhatre demanded that women working in government, semi-government and private organisations be allowed to avail “menstrual leave” once in a month Mumbai: Senior Shiv Sena corporator Sheetal Mhatre demanded that women working in government, semi-government and private organisations be allowed to avail “menstrual leave” once in a month. “I have moved a notice of motion …

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