Accenture, TCS and other top tech giants that extend adoption leaves to its female employees

• From boardroom participation to inclusive policies, India Inc is stepping up its efforts to recognise women at the workplace.
  
• The Indian law mandates maternity benefits to female employees at the time of childbirth, under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
  
• However, there are a few companies, including tech giants like Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and SAP — that have gone beyond the basics.
  
• Here are the five companies that extend adoption and paternity leave.

From boardroom participation to inclusive policies, India Inc is stepping up its efforts to recognise women at the workplace.

The Indian law mandates maternity benefits to women employees at the time of childbirth, under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The maternity act is applicable to all companies employing over 10 people. Yet too many women continue to drop out of the workforce mid-career due to childcare and family responsibilities.

“Organizations across sectors have taken conscious steps to create an enabling environment for women as well creating the right infrastructure at the workplace to support the growth of women. The gender parity has improved significantly, with 28% organizations not differentiating between male and female apprentices. There is still a long path to walk, but the ecosystem is definitely getting more conducive and encouraging,” told Sumit Kumar, Vice President at NETAP, TeamLease.

However, there are a few companies, including tech giants like Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and SAP — that have gone beyond the basics.