India, Nov. 13 -- In Bengaluru, all working women aged between 18 and 52 in permanent, contractual, and outsourced jobs will now be eligible for one day of menstrual leave per month.

The order granting menstrual leave in Karnataka was issued on November 12, according to a report by Deccan Herald (DH).

"Employers have been directed to provide 12 paid leaves per year to all women employees aged 18-52 in establishments coming under Factories Act, 1948, Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, Plantation Workers Act, 1951, Beedi Cigar Workers (condition of employment) Act, 1966 and Motor Vehicle Workers Act, 1961," the order read according to DH.

The move follows the state cabinet's approval of the policy about a month ago....