Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 365 Days for Third Child

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The Tamil Nadu government has announced an extension of maternity leave to 365 days for female state government employees who give birth to a third child. This policy update expands existing maternity benefits to cover a third pregnancy, offering a full year of leave. The move is aimed at supporting women employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. The decision applies specifically to employees of the Tamil Nadu state government.

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