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Delhi CM allows women to work in night shifts
Gulf Today
|July 30, 2025
In a major step towards empowering women and enhancing their self-reliance, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a landmark decision to allow women to work in night shifts (24x7) in shops and commercial establishments, an official said on Tuesday.
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The Chief Minister said that this move will increase women’s participation in the workforce while also boosting Ease of Doing Business in the national capital.
She emphasised that this policy would 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.
“The proposal will soon be sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval, following prior discussions on the matter. To implement this decision, exemptions are being made under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954," she said.
This story is from the July 30, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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