Karnataka's Menstrual Leave Policy Ignores Informal Workers

Karnataka has introduced a new policy called the Menstrual Leave Policy 2025.

This policy allows women employees to take one paid leave day every month and provides them with menstrual products at work.

While this sounds good, many people are saying it doesn't help all women.

The policy mostly helps women who work in offices or formal jobs.

It doesn't help women who work as cleaners, farmers, or in other informal jobs.

These women often can't afford to take time off.

The policy also doesn't improve things like clean toilets or better menstrual health care.

Some people think the policy is just a gesture and doesn't really change things for most women.

They say the government should do more to help all women, not just those in formal jobs.