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Delhi Cabinet Approves Women’s Night-Shift Policy for Shops and Businesses

Awaiting formal notification from the lieutenant governor, the reform establishes comprehensive safety and welfare requirements for women working night shifts.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emphasised that robust safeguards will be put in place to ensure the safety and welfare of women working during night hours.
Chief minister Rekha Gupta said this policy will play a pivotal role in establishing Delhi as a 24x7 business hub and underscores the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and economic independence. (Hindustan Times)

Overview

  • Cabinet cleared amendments to the 1954 Delhi Shops and Establishments Act to lift bans on women working between 9 pm–7 am in summer and 8 pm–8 am in winter
  • The proposal has been forwarded to the lieutenant governor for formal approval and gazette notification
  • Employers must obtain written consent from female staff before assigning any night-shift duties
  • All establishments will be required to provide secure transportation, round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, female security personnel, basic amenities and POSH internal complaints committees
  • Night-shift workers must receive electronic wage transfers, full statutory benefits, weekly offs and overtime compensation