5.6.3: Maternity Policy
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, upholds a progressive and compassionate Maternity Policy embedded within its comprehensive Service Rule Policy framework. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) under Key Indicator 5.6.4, the policy ensures that every woman employee is supported through equitable, dignified, and inclusive employment practices during maternity and childcare phases.
TMU recognizes that empowering women through strong institutional support during maternity contributes directly to workforce stability, emotional well-being, and long-term gender parity. To support women post-maternity, the University operates an on-campus Day Care Centre to facilitate work-life balance for young mothers. Regular health check-ups, pre- and post-natal care sessions, and counseling services are offered through the University Hospital.
TMU’s Human Resource Department, in coordination with the Women Empowerment Cell (WEC), ensures seamless policy implementation and grievance redressal mechanisms for women employees. Awareness drives and workshops on maternal health rights, workplace safety, and well-being programs are integrated into the university’s annual staff welfare calendar. These initiatives not only safeguard the health of women employees but also strengthen gender-sensitive institutional culture and retention rates.
The impact of this policy is visible in TMU’s high retention rate of women employees post-maternity, enhanced satisfaction scores in internal staff surveys, and a consistently inclusive working environment that values empathy, care, and equality.
Key Indicators and Impact
| Key Indicator | Policy Component / Initiative | Outcome / Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Maternity Benefit | 90 days each after 02 years of service with the University and subject to a maximum of two surviving children under Service Rule Policy (14) | Ensured the physical and emotional well-being of women employees |
| Inclusive Coverage | Policy extended to all categories of women staff | Promoted institutional equity and inclusiveness |
| Day Care Facility | On-campus support for working mothers | Improved retention and productivity among women employees |
| Health & Wellness | Prenatal and postnatal care, counseling, and medical check-ups | Enhanced health awareness and early intervention |
| Awareness & Sensitization | Workshops on maternity rights and family support | Created a gender-sensitive institutional culture |
Through this structured and compassionate approach, Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad reaffirms its position as a gender-inclusive and employee-centric institution. Its Maternity Policy under Service Rules exemplifies TMU’s deep commitment to SDG 5.6.4, ensuring that every woman employee experiences respect, equality, and institutional care throughout her professional and personal journey.