Maharashtra: New bill for domestic workers
The domestic helps in Mumbai are part of a 50,000 strong army of domestic helpers, who often work 14 hours a day and earn very little. One such domestic help Malati Chavan makes Rs 4,000 a month after working in six houses every day. Now, the state government's new domestic worker's bill -- Domestic Workers' Welfare Board Bill -- will give women like Malati benefits. They will be:
