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Smriti Irani has sparked a debate over menstrual leave at workplaces by opposing it, telling the House that it could lead to discrimination against women
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said that women do no require menstrual leaves as it leads to 'discrimination'.
In response to MP Manoj Kumar Jha's question, the Union Minister said that menstrual cycle is 'not a handicap' and that there should be no proposal where women in some way are denied of an equal opportunity
The Centre already implements a scheme for the promotion of menstrual hygiene among girls in the 10-19 age group, Smriti Irani told the House.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formulated a draft menstrual hygiene policy in consultation with stakeholders, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.