Night Shift: According to the Recent Reports, The Government of Delhi has allowed women to take up the duty during the night. This decision has been made to promote the gender equality. Now, the women in delhi can work in the night shifts. However, Delhi Government has also introduced some of the strict safety rules to ensure their well-being. employers must provide proper security, including CCTV surveillance, a functional POSH (Prevention Of Sexual Harassment) commitees, and rest rooms for the female workers. these conditions are mandatory for any organization that allows women to work at night. the move aims to create a safer and more inclusive work environment for women in Delhi. The chief Minister said that strict measures are being taken to ensure the safety of women employees working night shifts.
Safety Measures for the women’s
Women employees working in the night shift will be provided with the certain facilities. Which includes the transportation facilities during the night duty, installation of CCTV camera and deployment of adequate security guards. in some states across the country, women are already allowed to work night shifts. according to the chief minister, this decision by the delhi government will help transform the city into a 24×7 business hub. the move is aimed at boosting women’s participation in the workforce while ensuring their safety, ultimately supporting delhi’s growth as a round the clock commercial and employment destination.
What CM Rekha Gupta Said for this Decison?
Reports Says, the chief minister Rekha Gupta shared the important details about this decision made for the women in Delhi. she said that the proposal is being sent to the lieutenant governor fir approval soon. she mentioned that a discussion on this matter has already taken place with the LG. to implement this decision, an exemption is being granted under the delhi shops and establishments act, 1954. according to the sections 14, 15 and 16 act of the women are previously not allowed to work from 9 PM to 7AM during the summer and from 8PM to 8Am during winter. however, this restriction is now being changed to allow night shifts. As per chief minister rekha gupta shared that this rule has already implemented in Haryana, telangana, madhya pradesh, tamil nadu and now it is going to implement in the national capital. this step is taken to promote the gender equality. With the certain facilities, women will also be doing the work in the night shifts in delhi now.
