Srushti is a young and dynamic IPS officer, posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a communal sensitive district and presently posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the same district. Both Srushti and her deputy committed to their work. They handle under SDM, in the same district. Both have an infant daughter who is just four months old, and is looked after by a domestic helper. Srushti returned to duty just two weeks ago after six months of maternity leave. At 9 PM on Saturday night, Srushti is in her office reviewing the security arrangements with her team for an upcoming local festival. The situation in the area has been tense throughout the week due to a flare-up between two communities over a policy issue. Around 9:30 PM, she gets a call from the Superintendent of Police to prepare a detailed law and order brief for a high-level meeting the next morning. Srushti reaches home at 10 PM, feeling exhausted. She has not been getting proper sleep during the week due to frequent night patrolling. Arjun also returns home after a long day in the field. Their baby has been unwell and cried through most of the previous night. Arjun expresses his concern about Srushti's heavy workload and the baby's condition. He tells her that she cannot afford to step back from her duty back. She feels that people are already judging her and questioning her commitment to work. Later that night, as Srushti sits at her desk preparing the report, she pauses and reflects on the purpose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve and protect the vulnerable. But now, she wonders if she is being fair to her own child and family. Even as recently as last week, she had to cancel the family dinner as she had to attend an urgent meeting at the office. She also feels the weight of being an officer. Male officers in the department believe that women, especially new mothers, are not suitable for field duty.

Srushti is a young and dynamic IPS officer, posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a communal sensitive district and presently posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the same district. Both Srushti and her deputy committed to their work. They handle under SDM, in the same district. Both have an infant daughter who is just four months old, and is looked after by a domestic helper. Srushti returned to duty just two weeks ago after six months of maternity leave. At 9 PM on Saturday night, Srushti is in her office reviewing the security arrangements with her team for an upcoming local festival. The situation in the area has been tense throughout the week due to a flare-up between two communities over a policy issue. Around 9:30 PM, she gets a call from the Superintendent of Police to prepare a detailed law and order brief for a high-level meeting the next morning. Srushti reaches home at 10 PM, feeling exhausted. She has not been getting proper sleep during the week due to frequent night patrolling. Arjun also returns home after a long day in the field. Their baby has been unwell and cried through most of the previous night. Arjun expresses his concern about Srushti's heavy workload and the baby's condition. He tells her that she cannot afford to step back from her duty back. She feels that people are already judging her and questioning her commitment to work. Later that night, as Srushti sits at her desk preparing the report, she pauses and reflects on the purpose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve and protect the vulnerable. But now, she wonders if she is being fair to her own child and family. Even as recently as last week, she had to cancel the family dinner as she had to attend an urgent meeting at the office. She also feels the weight of being an officer. Male officers in the department believe that women, especially new mothers, are not suitable for field duty.

Due to Designate maternity benefit: not 2024, Employers dared fine women, as financial burden, Also they are seen as special perm 1 privilege with maternity leave. Also under challenge Ray are facing as an care study.

Special issues here:

(A) Duty dilemma: office duty & family duty of mother

(B) Relationship money-general: husband & wives (age high

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