Jul 27, Kathmandu- The Indian state of Sikkim is going to give 1-year maternity leave to female employees.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on Wednesday that the government has announced 1-year maternity leave for women employees. Chief Minister Tamang made this announcement while addressing the annual meeting of the Sikkim State Civil Service Officers Association. Male employees whose wives have given birth will also get one month's leave.

According to news agency PTI, the service law will be amended to implement the new leave. Tamang said, "This amendment will help government employees to take better care of their children and families". According to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, female employees get 6 months of maternity leave.