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ARTICLE · 19 NOVEMBER 2025

Karnataka's Menstrual Leave Policy

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In October 2025, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the Karnataka Cabinet of Ministers had taken a decision to provide women employees with one day's leave per month towards menstrual leave.

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  1. Background

In October 2025, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the Karnataka Cabinet of Ministers had taken a decision to provide women employees with one day's leave per month towards menstrual leave.

  1. Menstrual Leave.

By means of an order dated November 12, 2025 ("Order"), the Labour Department of Karnataka has directed various industries and establishments (including commercial establishments registered under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961) to provide twelve (12) days' paid leave annually at the rate of one (1) day's paid leave per month ("Menstrual Leave").

  1. Applicability

The Order applies to all industries and establishments in the State of Karnataka registered under:

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