NALSAR University Of Law Implements Menstrual Leave Policy

The NALSAR University of Law, has introduced a menstrual leave policy for all the students of various curriculums.

The menstrual leave policy is a student led initiative, aimed at providing a 'period friendly space' within the University.

The Policy deems to provide one menstrual leave per month, synonyms to medical leaves so that the students, faculty and staff can cater to their reproductive health.

It was further stated that no medical proof/ validation would be required to avail said leave, however, it was emphasized that aggregate attendance could not fall below 67%, inclusive of leaves.

A Menstrual Committee was also constituted, to understand areas of conflict, submit recommendations, carry out sensitisation, undertake that there is an availability of medical supplies and set up sanitary napkin dispenser around the university, to ensure weekly gynecologist visits and to promote the health of menstruating individuals.

The policy was set into motion by a survey conducted by the Menstrual Leave Policy Group NALSAR (a group set up to devise the policy) that revealed almost 50% of the College campus faced menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhoea.

Further due to menstrual disorders being on the rise that needed special accommodation in education.

NALSAR is the first University to make such leaves available. Previously the University has provided gender neutral washrooms and even infrastructure for person with disabilities.

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