Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 365 Days for Third Child

Exam-focused facts from the 20 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Tamil Nadu government enhanced maternity leave for women government employees' third child from 12 weeks to 365 days.
The 365-day benefit applies to regular female employees with fewer than two surviving children.
Women government employees with two or more surviving children remain entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar announced the decision in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the demand for grants for his department.
A detailed government order to implement the announcement will be issued soon.