Maternity Benefits

No proposal to cut maternity benefits, says Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2016 has raised the maternity leave for a working woman from 12 weeks earlier to 26 weeks

How India's new maternity benefits compare with global standard? Check out this table

UK and Australia offer one of the longest paid maternity benefit in the world, which stands at 52 weeks.

Modi's cash transfer scheme for pregnant women shortsighted, healthcare quality needs attention first

Modi’s declaration that a conditional cash transfer scheme, which disqualifies a vast section of women, will bring down maternal mortality appears counter-intuitive and shortsighted.

Maneka Gandhi's stance on paternity leave is more injurious to women than men

In denying men their paternity leave and increasing the maternity leave, Maneka Gandhi might also be damaging women workforce's career prospects, especially in the private sector.

Money Matters: Five benefits that women get exclusively

So if you are a woman and want to know what all are available out there, here's a quick list. Do make the most of this information. To know more read on.