Maharashtra Cabinet mandates inclusion of mother's name in government documents from May 1, 2024, to promote gender equality.

Maharashtra Cabinet has made it mandatory for all government documents, including birth certificates, school documents, property documents, Aadhar cards, and PAN cards, to include the mother's name alongside the child's, father's, and surname. The decision, starting from May 1, 2024, aims to promote gender equality and recognize the roles of mothers in official records. Exemptions will be granted for orphans and other exceptional cases.

March 11, 2024
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