Sunetra Pawar Announces 'Come Early, Go Early' Benefits for Mumbai Women Govt Employees; Check Details

A day after International Women’s Day 2026, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday, March 10, has announced relief measures for women government employees in Mumbai. During her first speech in the Maharashtra Legislative Council today, Sunetra Pawar gave a big relife to women govt employees in city, called ‘Come Early, Go Early’, which provides flexibility in working hours for women. The decision is expected to benefit women in Mumbai, where commuting and congestion cause significant stress.

Women working in government offices in the city often face a heavy rush in Mumbai local trains and buses during morning office hours. To reduce this pressure, the government has proposed a flexibale timetable for working hours. Women employees who report to the office at 9.15 am will be allowed to leave 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled time in the evening. This will help them reach home before the peak evening rush and spend more time with their families.

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“Under the concept of ‘Early In, Early Out’, women employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will be given a 30-minute grace time to leave the office early in the evening, depending on their arrival time between 9.15 am and 9.45 am. This decision will help reduce the inconvenience caused during rush hours,” Sunetra Pawar said.

Five Key Announcements on Women’s Welfare

Deputy Chief Minister Pawar also made several announcements related to the health, safety and empowerment of women.

1. 180 days of maternity leave: She announced that working women will now be entitled to 180 days of maternity leave.

2. Fourth Women’s Policy: A high-level committee has been formed to implement the state’s Fourth Women’s Policy more effectively.

3. Shakti Act: The government reiterated its commitment to pass the Shakti Act, aimed at curbing crimes against women, at the earliest.

4. Curbing matrimonial fraud: The government is considering a separate law to prevent fraud on matrimonial websites.

5. Anganwadi facilities: Permanent drinking water facilities have been provided in 17,000 Anganwadi centres across the state.

During her speech, Pawar also highlighted the government’s welfare initiatives for women in both urban and rural areas. She said the Chief Minister’s Ladki Bahin Yojana has helped women in the state become financially independent.

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Sugar Factory Issues Raised

Speaking on matters related to the cooperative sector, Pawar drew the attention of the House to the financial difficulties faced by sugar factories. She said the state government would follow up with the Centre to increase the minimum support price for sugar. She also stressed the need to amend the ethanol policy to increase the quantity of ethanol procured from sugar factories.

Following her detailed speech, members from both the ruling and opposition benches applauded the announcements. Observers believe the government’s stance on pending women-related issues could lead to significant social and political changes in the state in the coming years.