Key Points
Supports women employees during challenging reproductive health scenarios
Provides 60-day leave for stillbirth and neonatal loss
Maintains current 180-day maternity leave eligibility
Applies only to authorized hospital deliveries
In a statement the state government said currently, woman government employees with less than two surviving children are entitled to 180 days of maternity leave from the date of commencement. The newly announced special maternity leave will be available under the same eligibility conditions but will apply exclusively in cases of stillbirth or neonatal loss. This leave can only be availed for deliveries in authorized hospitals.
Recognizing the physical and emotional toll of such tragic circumstances, the state government's initiative aims to provide affected employees with essential time for recovery and healing. This move underscores the government's commitment to employee welfare, ensuring job security and fostering a healthy work-life balance for its female workforce.
By implementing this policy, the Himachal Pradesh Government reaffirms its dedication to progressive governance, prioritizing the well-being of its employees and offering crucial support during difficult times.
Earlier, the state Government has taken a significant step to strengthen the healthcare sector by "granting full salary" to MBBS doctors pursuing postgraduate studies or specialized training in India or abroad, an official statement from the CM's office said.
