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Details of new policy will be notified soon, Chief Minister Tawang said. (Representational)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gangtok: <\/b><\/p>\n

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday said his government will give 12-month maternity leave and one-month paternity leave to its employees.<\/p>\n

Addressing the annual general meeting of the Sikkim State Civil Service Officers’ Association (SSCSOA) here, he said changes will be made in the service rules to provide the benefit.<\/p>\n

This benefit will help the government employees to take better care of their children and families, he said.<\/p>\n

The details will be notified soon, he added.<\/p>\n

According to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, a working woman is entitled to 6 months, or 26 weeks, of paid maternity leave.<\/p>\n

The Himalayan state has the lowest population in India at around 6.32 lakh.<\/p>\n

Mr Tamang said the officers are the backbone of the state administration, contributing significantly to the growth and development of Sikkim and its people.<\/p>\n

He said there has been a significant focus on streamlining the promotion process for civil services officers, leading to an increase in the number of promotions.<\/p>\n

He congratulated all new IAS and SCS (Sikkim Civil Services) officers, and wished them well for a successful career.<\/p>\n

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