Manipur regulates working hrs for women
The order, issued by Anurag Bajpai, additional chief secretary (textiles, commerce & industry), restricts women from working between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am across the state, effective immediately upon its publication in the official gazette.
This decision, rooted in the Factories Act, 1948, aims to protect women by setting stringent conditions for those who choose to work beyond 7:00pm. Employers must obtain written consent from female employees and ensure a safe working environment, including well-lit premises, CCTV surveillance, and secure transportation for late-night workers.
The directive mandates compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, requiring factories to display women's rights prominently and appoint a grievance officer. Additionally, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, must be adhered to, ensuring pregnant and lactating women are not scheduled beyond 6:00am to 7:00pm.
The Manipur govt emphasizes the importance of these measures in fostering a safer and more inclusive industrial sector, urging factory managements to fully comply with the new regulations to uphold the dignity and rights of women workers.
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