Guwahati, Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Six months paid leave for pregnant women in Tripura

 AGARTALA, Nov 16 (IANS): Pregnant women in Tripura will now get six months paid leave instead of the existing three months, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said Wednesday.

"To get fit with all physical conditions, including with nutritious strength, maternity leave has been increased from three months to six months for all working pregnant mothers," Sarkar told reporters after a cabinet meet.

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