Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (HBTV): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that single fathers in the state will now be granted Child Care Leave (CCL) to care for their children.

Taking to social media platform X, Sarma stated, ‘Sometimes life may take unexpected turns, and a man may have to be the sole caregiver for a child. If such a scenario ever arises for our state government employees, we've got you covered. From now on, we will grant Child Care Leave to single fathers to take care of their little ones.’

Earlier, the Assam cabinet approved the amendment of Child Care Leave Rules to allow CCL for single male state government employees who are widowers or divorcees with custody of their children, up to a limit of two children.

According to the state government, CCL will be introduced for a maximum period of two years (730 days) for female government employees and single male government employees who have custody of disabled children of any age.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Sarma highlighted the progress made by the BJP government in Assam since 2016, particularly in the northeastern region.

Speaking at the TV9 Bharatvarsh Satta Sammelan, Sarma stated that Assam has become a better place to live, with indigenous people regaining control over land, politics, and government jobs.

‘The BJP government came to power in Assam in 2016. Modi ji sarkar came in 2014. Today, Assam is a much better place to live. You used the word "Khilonjia," which translates to indigenous. Today, our people dominate Assam,’ he said.

Sarma also addressed concerns about immigration, deportation, and identification, acknowledging the complexity of these issues. He asserted that the government has made significant strides in reclaiming lost spaces.

(ANI)