Women Soldiers, Officers To Get Same Maternity, Child Care Leave: Defence Minister

The defence ministry on Sunday said the decision is in line with his vision of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts.

The defence ministry on Sunday said the decision is in line with Singh's vision of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks.

It said the measure is going to improve the work conditions for women in the military as it will help them balance their professional and family lives in a better manner.