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In good news for female government employees in Odisha, clarity was brought to the rules regarding maternity leave on Wednesday.
Women are now entitled to up to 180 days of maternity leave as a continuous block or in different stages, permitted from three months prior to the anticipated delivery date and extending up to six months post-delivery.
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.
A provision ensures that women, even if not employed at the ...