Maternity Benefit Bill

Lok Sabha takes up maternity benefit bill for debate

The Lok Sabha on Thursday took up for discussion a bill to increase the maternity leave of women to 26 weeks from the present 12 weeks.

Mar 09, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

Maternity leave: Activists say need awareness on its benefits

Activists welcomed the passage of a bill extending maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks in the Rajya Sabha and stressed the need to create awareness about its benefits so that the health of the newborn can be secured.

Aug 11, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

India Inc welcomes passage of Maternity Benefit Bill in RS

India Inc Thursday welcomed the passage of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Rajya Sabha that provides for 26 weeks maternity leave.

Aug 11, 2016, 23:30 PM IST

Good news for working women! Rajya Sabha passes bill for raising maternity leave period to 26 weeks

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed by voice vote by the House, even as some members sought norms for paternity leave also so that parents can share the responsibility of raising children.

Aug 11, 2016, 23:28 PM IST