Government Proposes 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave and 42-Day Paternity Care Leave
Summary
The government is preparing a bill to amend Nepal’s Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act, proposing at least six months of paid maternity leave and up to 42 days of paid paternity care leave. Law Minister Sobita Gautam said the change would better support newborn care and shared parental responsibilities.
Key Points
- The government plans to amend the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act, 2075, to expand paid leave for new parents.
- The proposal would grant mothers at least six months of paid maternity leave and fathers up to 42 days of paid paternity care leave.
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam said the change reflects modern family and work pressures and recognizes childcare as a shared responsibility.
- The bill will go to the Council of Ministers and then Federal Parliament before any implementation.
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