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The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, addressed the issue of menstrual leave during a session in the Rajya Sabha..
Irani expressed her personal view on the matter, highlighting that women today are pursuing more economic opportunities and that specific policies for granting paid leave may not be necessary...
In a previous session in the Lok Sabha, Irani had clarified that there is no current proposal to make paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces..
In a written response to Jha's questions regarding menstrual hygiene measures and the possibility of a policy being implemented, Irani informed the Rajya Sabha that menstruation is a natural physiological process for all menstruators..
Irani expressed the need to address the silence surrounding menstruation and create an environment conducive to menstrual hygiene for all menstruating individuals..
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