Pan-India Implementation Of Maternity Benefit Program Approved By Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which has been extended to all districts of the country w.e.f. 01.01.2017.The Program will provide compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the women can take adequate rest before and after delivery and not be deprived of proper nutrition.All pregnant women. The Program will provide compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the women can take adequate rest before and after delivery and not be deprived of proper nutrition. All pregnant women and lactating mothers, excluding those who are in regular employment with the Central or State Government or PSUs or are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being, are eligible to receive Rs.
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