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G.O. Ms. No. 70 -Govt Removes Child Age Limit for 180 Days Child Care Leave

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH - G.O.Ms.No. 70

Landmark Revision: Child Care Leave Age Limit Removed for Employees

Dated: 15.12.2025 | Department: Finance (HR-IV-FR&LR)

Public Services Employee Welfare

In a significant move to enhance employee welfare, the Government has issued G.O.Ms.No. 70, dated 15.12.2025, which removes the upper age limit of the children for availing the crucial Child Care Leave (CCL) facility, making it accessible throughout the employee's service period.

Download Official G.O. Ms. No. 70

1. Key Provisions of the New Order

The core change permits eligible employees to utilize the full quota of Child Care Leave (180 days) irrespective of the child's age, recognizing the continuous need for parental support, especially during critical times like examinations or sickness.

Age Restriction Lifted

The upper age limit of the children is removed. The leave can now be availed during the employee's **entire period of service** for rearing or attending to the needs of the child.

Extended Scope

The facility is available to both **Women Employees** and **Single Male Employees**. This provision explicitly includes care for **differently-abled children**, ensuring lifelong support.

2. Summary of Child Care Leave Eligibility

• **Total Entitlement:** Employees are entitled to a maximum of **180 days** of Child Care Leave during their entire service period.
• **Leave Spells:** The leave must be utilized in a maximum of **three spells**.
• **Purpose of Leave:** CCL can be utilized for purposes such as caring for the child during school/college examinations, periods of sickness, or other rearing needs.
• **Conditions Apply:** All other eligibility conditions stipulated in previous G.O.s (like G.O.Ms.No. 33, dated 08.03.2022) remain applicable.

Official Policy Details

These orders shall come into force with effect from the date of issue of the orders (15.12.2025). The full G.O. document is available on the government website at: https://goir.ap.in

This policy revision reflects a modern, comprehensive approach to parental support, ensuring that government employees can prioritize their children's well-being at any stage of life without institutional barriers based on age.

Article based on G.O.Ms.No. 70, Finance (HR-IV-FR&LR) Department.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here is a clean summary of the FAQs in Markdown format:

• Q: Does the Child Care Leave (CCL) still have an age limit for the child?

  • A: No. G.O. Ms. No. 70 explicitly removes the upper age limit of the children. Employees can now avail CCL throughout their entire period of service, regardless of the child's age.

• Q: What is the total duration of CCL an employee can avail?

  • A: The total entitlement for Child Care Leave remains a maximum of 180 days during the employee's entire service period.

• Q: Is this CCL facility available only to women employees?

  • A: No. The G.O. permits both Women Employees and Single Male Employees to avail the Child Care Leave facility.

• Q: How many times can I take the CCL?

  • A: The total 180 days of leave must be utilized in a maximum of three spells during the entire service period.

• Q: Does this policy cover care for differently-abled children?

  • A: Yes, the G.O. explicitly confirms that the facility, with the age limit removed, covers the care for differently-abled children.