2022: Maa

1. Introduction The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2022 , commonly known as MAA 2022 , is a landmark legislation passed by the Indian Parliament. It amends the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 to expand the scope of mandatory maternity benefits for working women in India. The primary goal is to improve maternal health, reduce female workforce attrition, and promote gender equity in the workplace.