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Vijay Government Expands Health Insurance and Maternity Leave

Vijay Government Expands Health Insurance and Maternity Leave
From Health Coverage To Maternity Leave: What Vijay Govt's Socialist Moves Really Signal · livemint.com

Tamil Nadu’s government announced two new welfare changes.

First, families can now receive up to ₹25 lakh in health insurance each year.

The earlier limit was ₹5 lakh.

This support is provided through the state’s comprehensive health insurance scheme.

Chief Minister Vijay said healthcare should be a right for everyone.

He said the government wants to reduce barriers caused by income and geography.

Second, women government employees can receive one year of maternity leave even for a third child.

Previously, the leave for a third child was limited to 12 weeks.

These decisions show that the government is focusing on expanding public support.

Key facts

Health insurance scheme
Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
Old annual family limit
₹5 lakh
New annual family limit
₹25 lakh
Maternity leave
One year for women government employees, including for a third child
Previous third-child limit
12 weeks
Policy direction
Left-of-centre welfare expansion
Stated healthcare goal
Remove barriers related to income and geography

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