What is the maximum period for which any woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
Explanation & Strategy
Click any section to expand · only one open at a time
The 2017 amendment increased maternity benefit from 12 to 26 weeks for the first two children, making India's maternity leave among the most generous globally. For women with 2+ surviving children, the period remains 12 weeks.
The text reads: Section 5(3): Maximum maternity benefit = 26 weeks (for first/second child). For third+ child = 12 weeks.
Mobile browsers only show page 1 of a PDF in-panel.
Open in a new tab to read all pages.