Special Maternity and Casual Leave Announced for Central Government Employees

The Government of India has introduced important leave provisions for central government employees, aimed at supporting women during sensitive circumstances such as stillbirth, child loss, and organ donation. These measures reflect a progressive step toward maternal health and employee welfare.

Considering the potential emotional trauma caused due to stillbirth or death of a child soon after birth which has a far reaching impact on the life of mother, this Department on 2nd September 2022 made a provision to provide 60 days of Special Maternity Leave to a female Central Government employees, in such cases.

In recognition of the noble and selfless act of donating an organ to save or improve another human life, and with the aim of encouraging organ donation among Central Government employees, Special Casual Leave is provided by issue of orders on 25th April, 2023 by this Department so that a maximum of 42 days of Special Casual Leave can be granted to a Central Government servant for donating an organ. This is extended as a special welfare measure in the larger public interest.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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This blog is based on the official press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India.
Government Press Release on Special Maternity & Casual Leave (PIB)