The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, on Wednesday announced a series of welfare measures, including extending maternity leave for women state government employees for the birth of a third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. The revised benefit brings the leave available for a third child in line with the 365-day entitlement for the first two children.
The announcement follows a statement made by Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar in the state Assembly on Tuesday during the demand for grants for his department. Sarathkumar said the decision was in keeping with the government's focus on social welfare and women's empowerment.
