Amid ongoing protest, BMC approves 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced women health workers

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Amid ongoing protest, BMC approves 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced women health workers — Photo credit: The Hindu

File photo of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI

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.

The proposal has received approval from the municipal commissioner, and the administration is in the process of issuing a circular to the outsourcing agency to implement the decision.

The development comes after Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde met a delegation of protesting workers at the mayoral residence on Wednesday (October 14), and informed them about the steps taken by the civic administration to address their grievances.

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.

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Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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