The Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that both female and male government employees are eligible for 730 days of childcare leave (CCL).
Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh stated both female and unmarried male government employees might take 730 days of childcare leave to care for their two eldest surviving children up to the age of 18. According to the sources report, there will be no age limit if the child is differently abled.
According to a 2022 Ministry of Personnel statement, the leave cannot be used for more than three stints in a calendar year.