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Which act increased the paid maternity leave to 26 weeks and mandated crèche facilities?

APradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

BBeti Bachao Beti Padhao

CMahila Shakti Kendra

DMaternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017

Answer:

D. Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017

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The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 extended paid maternity leave to 26 weeks and required organizations to provide crèche facilities, promoting support for working mothers.


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