Maternity leave

Maternity leave in India is a benefit that supports women employees before and after childbirth. It includes: 

Leave duration: Up to 26 weeks for up to two children 

Leave before delivery: Up to eight weeks before the expected delivery date 

Leave for other circumstances:

12 weeks for adoptive mothers and commissioning mothers 

12 weeks for women with more than two children 

6 weeks for miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy 

Up to one month for sickness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, or premature birth 

Benefits:

Health and recovery benefits 

Bonding with the child 

Work-life balance 

Job security and legal protection 

Flexible work arrangements 

Creche facilities 

Maternity bonus 

Healthcare incentives

Yes,  Eloborately explained by the learned expert Sri T.Kalaiselvan sir.