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 ISTMaternity 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 ISTIndia 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 ISTGood 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 ISTMaternity Benefit Amendment Bill 2016: All you should know
All you should know about the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill 2016.
Aug 11, 2016, 20:55 PM IST