Petition for paid period leave gains momentum but it is a catch 22 for women in India

Mumbai's Culture Machine has legitimised the first day of Period Leave policy

Menstrual leave, which is already part of the leave policy in several nations like South Korea, Italy and Japan, now appears to be making inroads into India too. Culture Machine, a digital media company in Mumbai has not only legitimised the first day of Period Leave policy but also created a video around the importance of taking the day off on the first day of periods. Gozoop, a digital media company in Mumbai also introduced official menstrual leave policy this year that also allows work-from-home option every month.  


 

Currently,  75 women work with Culture Machine and constitute