Bengaluru: Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has launched the ‘Mom’entum 2.0 initiative (Swiggy Momentum Policy), a progressive, multi-year maternity program aimed at supporting women throughout their motherhood journey.
The policy strengthens Swiggy’s gender-inclusive framework by ensuring job security, work flexibility, mental health support, and career continuity during one of the most transformative phases in a woman’s life.
“Motherhood is not a moment, but a journey. Through the Swiggy ‘Mom’entum Policy, we’re investing in long-term support systems that allow women to thrive personally and professionally,” said Girish Menon, CHRO at Swiggy.
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Key Highlights of Swiggy Momentum Policy 2.0
Pre-Childbirth and Fertility Support
- Financial assistance for IVF, adoption, and surrogacy
- Flexible work options during IVF cycles
- Five paid leaves for fertility treatment-related procedures
- Access to expert-led “What to Expect” sessions for teams and managers to foster empathy
Structured Pre-Maternity and Transition Planning
- Personalized transition roadmaps with HR and managers
- Pre-leave and pre-return check-ins to align expectations
- Planning support for maternity transitions beginning two months prior to return
Extended Post-Maternity Benefits
- Work-from-home for up to one year post maternity leave
- Flexible part-time roles with prorated pay
- Gender-neutral bonding leave of 15 days for parents of children up to 3 years
- Continued insurance coverage for newborns and parents
- Reimbursement for parenting essentials, vaccinations, and wellness needs
Swiggy Momentum Policy: Career Continuity and Growth
- Role security and structured re-entry into previous or similar roles
- Guaranteed access to three comparable internal opportunities for returning mothers
- Access to mentorship via “Swiggy Moms Community” and buddy support
- Promotions and performance ratings preserved during maternity leave
- Tailored development through coaching, career reintegration modules, and 30-60-90 day return plans
Postpartum and Mental Wellness Support
- Expert-led sessions by mental health professionals, financial counselors, and NLP coaches
- Wellness budgets for gym memberships, yoga, and alternative therapies
- Focused guidance on identity transitions, postpartum anxiety, and fatigue management
A Step Ahead in DEI: Inclusive, Not Just Gender-Specific
The Swiggy Momentum Policy builds upon Swiggy’s inclusive parental support programs, including its 2020 gender-neutral parental care policy and 2024’s Paw-ternity Policy for pet parents.
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Together, these policies underline Swiggy’s mission to support employees across all caregiving journeys – biological, adoptive, or otherwise.
“Through Swiggy Momentum Policy, we’re not just offering benefits – we’re creating a culture of understanding, flexibility, and respect for caregiving in all forms,” added Menon.
With 35+ DEI initiatives rolled out in the last five years, Swiggy continues to lead with empathy, setting new standards in workplace inclusivity and employee wellbeing.
