Describe any two government programmes/schemes/legislations that have been recently initiated to draw more women into the work force.

In recent years, the Indian government has introduced various initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s participation in the workforce. These programs and policies have been designed to address barriers such as gender discrimination, unequal access to resources, and societal constraints that often limit women’s economic empowerment. Two notable initiatives that stand out in this regard are the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).

1. Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 is a significant legislative move aimed at improving the work-life balance for women in India, encouraging their participation in the workforce, and supporting working mothers. Under the earlier Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, women were entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. However, the amended version extended the paid leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women working in the organized sector, particularly for those with fewer _______ ____ _________ ___ __________ __________.
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