GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Social Sector2019

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 only

C

3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased the paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for the first two children. It allows up to 8 weeks pre-delivery, not three months. Statement 1 is incorrect. 2. The Act mandates that establishments (Enterprises) with 50 or more employees must provide crèche facilities. It allows the mother four crèche visits daily, not a minimum of six. Statement 2 is incorrect. 3. The Act provides the extended benefit of 26 weeks only for the first two children. For subsequent children, the entitlement is 12 weeks. Therefore, women with two children get reduced entitlements for their third or subsequent child compared to the first two. Statement 3 is correct. 4. Thus, only statement 3 is correct.

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