Menstrual leave policy introduced in Law University in Chhattisgarh

Raipur: A menstrual leave policy has been announced for female students at Chhattisgarh's Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU). According to a university representative, the policy will take effect on July 1 of this year.

It was a part of the larger HNLU Health Shield Initiative, according to the announcement, and it demonstrates the university's dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

"The implementation of the Menstrual Leave Policy marks understanding and facilitating the special needs of young women students. We thank the Academic Council for its support through such policy," Prof V C Vivekanandan, Vice Chancellor of HNLU, said in the release.

The policy aims to provide special assistance in the form of compensatory attendance.

"Students can claim one day of deemed attendance per calendar month during teaching days, and also will have such exceptions extended during examination days on verified requirements of bedrest due to such special needs. Additionally, students with irregular menstruation syndromes or disorders, such as PCOS, can claim deemed attendance for six classes per subject per semester," the release said.

With PTI inputs