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NCW chief says motherhood must not impede women’s careers
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:31 AM
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The head of the National Commission for Women emphasized that becoming a mother should not jeopardise a woman’s professional advancement, urging employers and policymakers to create supportive work environments.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) chief reiterated that motherhood should not be a career‑limiting factor for women in India.
In a recent statement, she highlighted that many women encounter discrimination or lack of flexibility after having children, which can stall their professional growth.
She called on both the government and the private sector to introduce and enforce policies such as paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and affordable childcare facilities.
The chief also urged employers to shift cultural attitudes, ensuring that women are evaluated on performance rather than family status.
The commission plans to monitor implementation and collaborate with stakeholders to protect women’s right to work without penalty for motherhood.
In a recent statement, she highlighted that many women encounter discrimination or lack of flexibility after having children, which can stall their professional growth.
She called on both the government and the private sector to introduce and enforce policies such as paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and affordable childcare facilities.
The chief also urged employers to shift cultural attitudes, ensuring that women are evaluated on performance rather than family status.
The commission plans to monitor implementation and collaborate with stakeholders to protect women’s right to work without penalty for motherhood.