Guwahati, March 30 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that single fathers in the state will now be granted Child Care Leave (CCL) to care for their children.

Taking to social media, X, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Sometimes life may take unexpected turns and a man may have to be the sole caregiver for a child. If such a scenario ever arises for our State Govt employees, we've got you covered. From now on, we will grant Child Care Leave to single fathers to take care of their little ones."

Earlier, the Assam cabinet approved the amendment of Child Care Leave Rules to allow Child Care Leave (CCL) to single male state government employees who are widowers or divorcees having custody of th...