Vijay govt to give women employees 365 days maternity leave for third child
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Tue, 18 August 2026Sun, 23 August 2026
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Times of India
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18 Aug, 14:29over 5 days23 Aug, 04:30
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Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India14:29first to report
Announcing the change in the state assembly during the demand for grants for his department, minister D Sarathkumar said the decision was aimed at strengthening the state's focus on social welfare and women's empowerment. The state had gradually increased maternity leave for its women employees over the years. The original 90-day provision was increased to six months in 2011, followed by an increase to nine months in 2016.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- boldsky.com04:30
Tamil Nadu’s 365-day maternity leave for a third child could support postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and maternal well-being. Gynaecologist Dr Padmapriya Vivek explains.