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The recent amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is in confirmation with the provision under

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a. Article 44
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b. Article 43
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c. Article 42
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d. Article 41
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The correct option is C c. Article 42
C)
Article 42 under Part IV of the constitution (DPSP’s) directs the state to make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.
The 2016 amendment to the act provides maternity leaves to women up to 12 weeks, with an extension up to 26 weeks. It has also introduced maternity leaves for women who adopt a child, below the age of 3 months. The Act covers women workers employed in establishments with 10 or more employees, and other notified establishments. However, a majority of the women workforce, who are in the unorganized sectors, may not be covered.

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