Tamil Nadu announced an extension of maternity leave to 365 days for women government employees having a third child, replacing the earlier entitlement of 12 weeks for employees with two or more surviving children. The decision is aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and social welfare. Tamil Nadu has progressively increased maternity leave benefits over the years, from 90 days in 2011 to six months, then nine months in 2016, and 365 days in 2021 for employees with fewer than two surviving children. A government order will provide detailed implementation guidelines and eligibility conditions for the new third-child provision.