National Commission for Women has suggested the extension of Paternity leave so that the burden of raising the child is shared equally between both parents. NCW stated that these recommendations are a part of the final review consultation on the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and 2017 amendments. The final review is scheduled to discuss and recommend amendments to resolve the inadequacies and shortcomings in the existing law.

Earlier, NCW had conducted a preliminary consultation and five regional consultations to relook at the laws and to get positive feedback on present recommendations. In the preliminary consultations, experts discussed the issue of women working in the unorganized sector, the provision of maternity facilities on a case-to-case basis, etc.  

(Source: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/paternity-leave-among-recommendations-received-by-ncw-from-experts-on-maternity-benefit-act/92325552 )