Bihar: Women Teachers to Get Salary During Maternity Leave; Transfer Policy Reviewed

• Bihar government changes rule: women teachers will now receive full salary during maternity leave.
• Previously, salary was paid after maternity leave ended; now, it will be paid monthly during leave.
• RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Bihar Legislative Council, leading to the rule change.
• Rabri Devi highlighted difficulties faced by women teachers due to distant transfers, urging postings in home districts.
• Education Minister assured positive action on women teachers' transfers and timely salary payments for college teachers.