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There's little question that women have come a long way in India over the last few decades. The country has an impressive record of female workforce participation and representation in leadership positions, with several companies offering menstrual leave as part of their HR policies. But while workplace policies are evolving globally, they remain restrictive in some parts of India.

Have you ever wondered how long I need to take off work during my period? What should I do if I get sick during my period? Or when can I take time off from work because of these things? Here's all you need to know about taking leave during menstruation!

In India, the menstrual leave policy is not common. In fact, women in India are still not comfortable talking about their periods. The stigma and shame surrounding menstruation make it challenging to ask for leave or compensation after they're back at work.

The menstrual leave policy is a policy that allows women to take time off from work during menstruation. This is an important issue for many women, as they feel discomfort during their periods and wish to be away from work.

But there are many cultural stigmas and other taboos which have thwarted the introduction of such policies in India (and elsewhere). Some companies feel that offering menstrual leave will create competition between them and their competitors; others simply don't want their staff members discussing private matters at work.

So-called "period leave" has existed in some parts of China and Japan for years. Italian legislators are reportedly considering offering it there as well.

Though most companies in India don't offer menstrual leave to women, some have taken a step forward to update their policies for working women.

The Menstruation Benefits Bill 2017′ states that all women are privileged to get monthly Menstrual Leave in India of two days. The bill is made for women working in public and private organizations. These firms are registered with either the Central government or the state governments.

Zomato was one of the first Indian companies to introduce menstrual leave. The company started offering 12 days off every month for women who are experiencing their periods or are pregnant and nursing mothers. Other companies, such as Watsup Brothers, have also introduced similar policies for working women. Byju's, Culture Magazine, iVIPANAN, Swiggy, Mathrubhumi, Magzter, IndustryARC, FlyMyBiz and Gozoop allow menstrual leave.

Along with the two of her companions, Mohana Singh and Avni Chaturvedi, she was selected into the Indian Air Force Fighter Squadron in 2016 by Manohar Parikar

President Ramnath Kovind awarded this brave girl the Nari Shakti Puraskar! Meet Bhawana Kanth, the girl who made the nation proud.

Who said women could not touch the sky? Bhawana has already done it!

She took the solo flight Mig-21 Bison, a supersonic fighter plane from Ambala Air Force Station, in around 1400 hours.

She also flies Hawk advanced jet trainers.

She is now posted to the IAF's number 3 squadron 'cobras' and has been awarded a Nari Shakti Puraskar!

Bhawana had always been aspiring to fly planes since childhood. Moreover, she was fond of sports like kho-kho, swimming, etc.

She completed her primary education at DAV public school in Barauni refinery. Her father, Tej Narayan Kanth, was an electrical engineer, and her mother, Radha Kanth, was a homemaker. Both the parents encouraged her to complete her education in her desired field.

She, too, worked hard and completed her graduation in medical electronics engineering in 2014. She further got recruited for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

But she couldn't let go of her dream of flying planes. She left her secure job at TCS and took the Air Force Common Admission Test to fulfill this dream.

The go-getter Bhawana passed this test too!

She was commissioned into the Indian Air Force. In her stage-1 training, she joined the fighter stream, as it was part of her training.

Her stage-2 training was on Kiran Intermediate Jet Trainers at Hakimpet Air Force Station in Hyderabad. Determined Bhawana did so well in her training that she was commissioned as the flying officer at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal.

She did her first solo spin at the height of 20,000 feet. She was not confident enough. But she knew, that if she doesn't get hold of her fears now, she will constantly be afraid. this brave girl applied whatever was taught in her training very efficiently. As a result, she could finally control the aircraft.

As the saying goes, 'feet, what do I need you for, when I have wings to fly?', every girl has her wings. She needs to have the courage to spread them and fly! When a girl like Bhawana leaves her secure job to chase her dreams, why can't we?!