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A provision ensures that women, even if not employed at the time of childbirth, can still take maternity leave upon joining, safeguarding the interests of all eligible personnel, a policy decision of the Odisha Government asserted on Wednesday.

In good news for female government employees in Odisha, clarity was brought to the rules regarding maternity leave.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved this proposal, marking a progressive step towards resolving the challenges faced by female government employees concerning maternity leave, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) sources said.

In cases where a woman government employee ...