Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Karnataka Considers Menstrual Leave for College Students
The government of Karnataka in India is thinking about giving menstrual leave to female college students.
The Minister for Higher Education said that if the Chief Minister gives the go-ahead, they will make an announcement.
This comes after the government already gave one day of paid leave every month to working women for the same reason.
The leave is to help women rest during their menstrual cycle.
The decision will be final once the Chief Minister says yes.
Karnataka government is considering menstrual leave for female college and postgraduate students.
Minister M.C. Sudhakar stated that a decision will be made if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approves.
The government recently implemented one-day menstrual leave for working women aged 18-52.
The policy applies to permanent, contractual, and outsourced female employees.
The leave is intended to allow women to rest during menstruation.
- Who
- Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister M.C. Sudhakar
- What
- Consideration of menstrual leave for college students
- When
- Decision pending after Chief Minister's direction
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To provide rest during menstruation, following a similar policy for working women
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Proposed Beneficiaries
- Female college and postgraduate students
- Current Policy
- One-day menstrual leave for working women
- Decision Maker
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Minister Involved
- M.C. Sudhakar (Higher Education)