Maternity leave

May 05, 2025
The Andhra Pradesh state government has extended the duration of maternity leave for its women employees from the existing 120 days to 180 days.

Sep 03, 2022
The Union government has decided to grant a 60-day special maternity leave for female central government employees in case of stillbirth or shortly after birth.

Feb 08, 2018
Women employees of the central government who have a child through surrogacy will be entitled to maternity leave

Dec 14, 2017
KCR approved six-month maternity leave for women home guards and 15 days paternity leave to male

Aug 12, 2016
India will jump to third position in terms of the number of weeks for maternity leave after Norway (44) and Canada (50).