Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh has announced that Kudumbashree employees will be permitted to work from home for a day during their menstrual period. This compassionate decision was made by the governing body of Kudumbashree Mission, taking into consideration the challenges faced by women during menstruation. In addition to this, a gender point person system will be implemented, with trained staff being deployed at the levels of area development societies (ADS) and community development societies (CDS) to coordinate women empowerment programs and create women and child-friendly spaces. The gender point persons will also raise awareness about gender discrimination. The Minister also inaugurated the ‘Quick Serve’ program, which allows specially-trained workers to be enlisted for various works in urban areas. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including the Local Self-Government Principal Secretary and gender advisor to the State government.