Maharashtra State Commission for Women has started the process to draft a framework for menstrual leave in the State. The move comes within two days after State Health Minister Prakash Abiktar announced that the government was mulling the introduction of menstrual leave for working women. The commission held the first round of discussion with experts from several fields in Mumbai on Friday (February 27, 2026).
“Only one round of talks is not enough. We will soon have another round and a framework will be created. It will be submitted to the State government thereafter,” Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of Maharashtra State Women’s Commission, said on Friday.
