MNM Women’s wing calls for TN govt  to provide menstrual holidays for students

Chennai, Feb 7 (BPNS)

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Women and Child welfare wing state secretary Mookambika Rethinam called upon the Tamil Nadu government to provide menstrual leave for female students in the state.  MNM is the political party founded by the South Indian superstar, Kamal Haasan.

She pointed out the Kerala government’s initiative on the same and called upon the Tamil Nadu government to follow suit. It may be noted that the Kerala government has brought a notification on menstrual leave for girl students.

In a statement the MNM women’s wing leader said, “ Kerala government directive to provide menstrual and maternity leave to female students in all Colleges and universities is highly appreciated. Kerala government deserves praise for implementing this as a model project in the country.”

Mookambika Rethinam said that the Kerala government has extended this programme implemented by the Cochin University of Science and Technology to all the colleges and universities in the state.

She said that such initiatives are important for addressing the practical issues faced by women and girls.

The MNM women leader called upon the Tamil Nadu government to implement this scheme in the state for the benefit of girls and women in the state. She said that government and universities should come forward to implement pilot programmes and create awareness to overcome difficulties faced by women and girls.