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SC HOLDS ALL ADOPTIVE MOTHERS ENTITLED TO MATERNITY LEAVE Why in the News? Judicial Ruling: Supreme Court held all adoptive mothers entitled to 12 weeks maternity leave, irrespective of child’s age. Policy Suggestion: Court urged government to introduce paternity leave as a social security measure. Key aspects of the Supreme Court judgment Provision Read Down: …
Read MoreNCW Launches SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship for Women-Centric Research Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented, multidisciplinary research on women-centric issues such as safety, justice, health, and economic empowerment, encouraging youth participation in evidence-based policymaking and environmental jurisprudence. SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship: Key …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NHRC intervened following a complaint by the father of a minor girl. The complaint highlighted the practice of Nata Pratha in certain states. NHRC issues notices to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. The practice involves selling …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and wellbeing ,Women issues and solutions Focus: The article explores global efforts for menstrual equity, highlighting tax-free initiatives and challenges in India. The article explores the legislative efforts, international examples, and policy challenges related to the implementation of menstrual leave in India. It highlights the role of political parties in promoting women’s rights …
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