Amid ongoing protest, BMC approves 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced women health workers
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced health workers. This decision follows prolonged protests by workers demanding better labor conditions.
Why it matters
The policy change marks a significant victory for labor rights advocates and highlights the ongoing struggle for benefits among outsourced public sector workers.
Amid ongoing protest, BMC approves 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced women health workers left File photo of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. EMMANUAL YOGINI The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2r1kvj/article71587847.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/BJPs-Ritu-TawdGI7FIROFP.3.jpg.jpg EMMANUAL YOGINI MUMBAI, 11/02/2026: New Mayor Ritu Tawde at the BMC Headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photo: EMMANUAL YOGINI/ The Hindu The workers have been protesting at Azad Maidan for the past several days, demanding improved working conditions, timely payment of salaries, revised minimum wages and maternity benefits Mumbai The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced women health workers under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), following an ongoing protest by more than 1,700 outsourced health workers at Azad Maidan in Mumbai over pending demands, including minimum wages and delayed salary payments.
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