Prime Minister Narendra Modi increased maternity leave to 26 weeks and highlighted 10 crore women joining self-help groups on India's 78th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised women's leadership on India's 78th Independence Day at the Red Fort, emphasizing their contributions in sectors like the Air Force. He announced a maternity leave increase from 12 weeks to 26 weeks and highlighted 10 crore women joining self-help groups in the past 10 years, promoting financial independence. Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, called for women's continued empowerment, while 161 beneficiaries and their companions were celebrated as special guests at the Red Fort.

August 15, 2024
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