India, Dec. 1 -- The world's first documentary on Paid Period Leave was screened at Bharat Mandapam on 25 November 2025, spotlighting the urgent need for menstrual health awareness, workplace dignity, and national policy reform. The event was chaired by MP Bansuri Swaraj, who called the initiative "timely and transformational." She pledged to raise the issue in Parliament and submit a formal memorandum urging Paid Period Leave to be recognised as a

national policy priority. Emphasising that menstrual health cannot remain a silent subject, she urged institutions to step forward even as legislative efforts evolve. Directed by Pradeep Kumar Nayak, the documentary examines menstruation as a biological, social and legal concern, highlighting ...