Activists oppose riders to maternity benefit scheme

By India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India

Child rights activists have opposed “conditions” proposed to be laid on women to avail maternity benefits, suggesting that an uneven spread of health resources in the country will act as a deterrent to effective implementation.

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