Do you know the history of period leave...?
Actually, the issue of period leave is not new. It started in some jobs in russia in the 20th century after the revolution. But, women started facing problems in getting jobs due to this, so this rule was removed in 1927. But, a girls' school in kerala had given period leave to its students in 1912 itself.
Then in the 1920s, labor organizations of Japan started demanding leave (Seiri Kyoka) for their female employees. In 1947, Japan's Labor Standards Act allowed women to take leave during periods. But, even today people debate whether this is a medical necessity or discrimination against women.
What did the government say about period leave now?
A question was asked to the government in the parliament whether the implementation of period leave for women working in both government and private places across the country is being reconsidered? If the government is thinking, then what will be the rules and regulations and by when will they be implemented? The government gave a straight answer, "There is no such plan right now." This means that at present the government is not considering making any new rules or laws regarding period leave. The situation will remain as it is right now.
However, the government is running a scheme to promote cleanliness about periods among adolescent girls aged 10-19 years. This scheme comes under the 'National health Mission' and work is done according to the proposals received from the states. The purpose of this scheme is to make adolescent girls aware about periods. Under this, ASHA workers give packets of sanitary napkins to adolescent girls at cheap prices. The government also gives budget to the states for training the health workers working in the field and for giving information about periods.
Apart from this, 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' is being run under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Through this, women get cheap sanitary napkins and good medicines. More than 15000 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' have been opened across the country. Here not only cheap medicines are available, but a sanitary napkin named 'Suvidha' is also available, which is one pad for just Rs 1.
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