Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a landmark moment in the efforts towards women-led development.<br/><br/>In a series of tweets, Mr Modi said, Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill ensures better health and wellbeing of the mother and child and increase in maternity leave is a welcome provision. He said, employment of women is protected through the Bill. He said, mandatory provision of cr'che in offices is also laudable.