Overview
- Following a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state approved an amendment to the Uttarakhand Shops and Establishments Rules (2022).
- Women may be rostered between 9 pm and 6 am only at shops and commercial establishments that ensure adequate safety and security.
- Employers must obtain prior written consent from women before assigning any night duty, according to officials briefing the decision.
- The government frames the change as a path to greater economic participation and equal opportunities for women workers.
- One detailed report cites prerequisites for compliant workplaces, including at least three women per night shift, separate rest areas, crèche access where needed, sufficient women’s washrooms, and an internal anti-harassment committee.