Over 51 lakh women across the country are beneficiaries of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) maternity welfare social scheme.
Access to quality antenatal healthcare for Indian women has been greatly enhanced with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan.
A steep rise in maternity expenses over the years is forcing couples to look for options to fund this expense. Those buying maternity policies should understand the terms of these policies.
The Maternity Benefit Act upgrades the working conditions of employed women, both during pregnancy and as new mothers. See what this means for you?
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