Question 3053
Which State became the First Indian State to pass the law that all Government Employees should take care of their parents ?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Assam became the first Indian state to pass a law mandating that all government employees take care of their parents. The Assam Employees’ Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring (PRANAM) Act was introduced for this purpose. The PRANAM Act was aimed at ensuring elderly welfare and reducing negligence toward aging parents by government employees. The act mandates that a portion of the employee's salary will be deducted if they fail to look after their parents or differently-abled siblings.
