New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that women police officers in the state will now be entitled to a one-year maternity leave. Upon their return, they will have the option to be posted at a location of their choice—either near their husbands or parents residence—for a period of three years to help them nurture their children.Extension of maternity leave policyThis initiative is an extension of the DMK governments earlier decision in 2021, which increased the maternity leave for state employees from nine months to one year. The Chief Minister made this announcement while distributing the Presidents medals, Union Home Ministers medals, and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers medals to distinguished police officials and personnel at Rajarathinam Stadium.Responding to requests from women officersThis policy change was implemented in response to requests from women in the police force, acknowledging the challenges they face in balancing professional and personal responsibilities.Focus on enhancing professional skillsChief Minister Stalin also emphasized the importance of enhancing the professional skills of women police officers, particularly in handling crimes against women and children, including cybercrimes. Your duty is crucial, he remarked. You must protect the people, reduce crimes, and work diligently to prevent them.Call for crime-free Tamil NaduHe further urged the police to make Tamil Nadu a state free from drugs and crimes, stressing the importance of arresting offenders and maintaining law and order. The Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction with Tamil Nadus leadership in various sectors, including industrial development, attributing this success to the states well-maintained law and order situation.
