Tamil Nadu triples third-child maternity leave to 365 days
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government announced a significant extension of maternity leave for women employees giving birth to their third child to 365 days.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government increased maternity leave for third-child births from 12 weeks to 365 days. Previously, only those with fewer than two children received the full year of leave.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu extended third-child maternity leave from 12 weeks to 365 days
- PostMinister D Sarathkumar announced the welfare measure
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-led maternity leave policies contribute to women's empowerment and social welfare in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- socio-economic empowerment
- work-life balance
- impact on female labor force participation
Keywords: social welfare · women's empowerment · maternity benefits · gender equality
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