PM lauds passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

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Last Updated : Mar 10 2017 | 2:20 PM IST
PM lauds passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha and has called it a landmark moment in the efforts towards women-led development.

“Passage of the Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha is a landmark moment in our efforts towards women-led development.

Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill ensures better health and wellbeing of the mother and child. Increase in maternity leave is a welcome provision.

Employment of women is protected thanks to Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill. Mandatory provision of crèche in offices is laudable.”, the Prime Minister said.

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First Published: Mar 10 2017 | 2:20 PM IST

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