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Menstrual leave now available via 'Kartavya App' for state employees

Menstrual leave now available via 'Kartavya App' for state employees
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Female employees of various state departments can now apply for menstrual leave through the 'Kartavya App'. This update comes following a circular issued by the Principal Secretary of the Department of Civil Services, Harshagupta. The department stated that applying via the app will result in the immediate sanction of a one-day menstrual leave. The circular also noted that officials will no longer ask for a certificate to approve menstrual leave.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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