NALSAR introduces menstrual leave policy for students

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad has officially introduced a menstrual leave policy for students on campus..The development was announced on NALSAR's official X handle. The administration gave the green signal to the policy in a meeting held on October 5..The policy framed by the Menstrual Leave Policy Group (MLPG) states,"The MLPG also aims to ensure availability of targeted medical facilities for menstruation and sanitary napkin dispensers to be used by faculty, students, and staff members. The policy is targeted towards all menstruating individuals by creating a system resembling medical leaves which would allow the menstruators to cater to their reproductive health without jeopardizing their access to their education.".Every beneficiary of the policy can claim menstrual leave of one day every month in an academic semester, provided that:For the even and odd semester, the maximum number of leave days that may be availed are four and five days respectively.For every trimester, the maximum number of leave days that may be availed is 3 days.In no case will the total attendance requirement be less than 67%, inclusive of any medical leave that may be claimed by the beneficiary in the same academic semester.It was clarified that there is no requirement of medical proof, or any other proof whatsoever apart from self-certification to claim the menstrual leave.Students of the LL.B., LL.M., IPM and MBA programmes at NALSAR University can avail of the policy..Recently, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur introduced menstrual leave for students on campus..Why paid menstrual leave should be a reality in India: Legal experts weigh in.[Read Policy].Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.