In one of its first kind of a decision, Cochin University Of Science And Technology will grant”Menstruation Benefit” to thousands of Female Students
Reportedly, after considering the long-pending demand of the students, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has sanctioned an additional 2 per cent of condonation of shortage of attendance to female students, each semester.
That is, the mandatory attendance for students earlier, has been 75% which will drop to 73% for female students for this particular ‘Menstruation Leave’.
“Having considered the requests for menstruation benefits to female students, the Vice-Chancellor has ordered to sanction an additional 2 per cent of condonation of shortage of attendance to female students, in each semester, subject to reporting to the Academic Council,” Joint Registrar’s order stated.
An official from the University clarified that the number of days to be allotted for leave due to menstruation will be different for each student.
“It will be different for each student. Each female student can claim two per cent of their total attendance as a menstrual benefit. That’s why the exact number of leave is not mentioned in the order,” the official told PTI.
The order would apply to female students of all streams including those pursuing PhD in the university and is expected to be implemented with immediate effect.
