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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC seeks state's response over lack of sanitation facilities for women along highways
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday issued notice to the state government to respond to a petition highlighting the lack of sanitation facilities for women along national and state highways in Maharashtra. The next hearing is scheduled for July 7. The petition filed by Kanchan S. Chindarkar, a legal professional, urged judicial intervention to compel the concerned authorities to act in consonance with the constitutional mandates arguing that the issue gravely violates the fundamental right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. 'Vulnerable sections such as pregnant women, menstruating women, elderly women, and girl students are disproportionately affected,' the petition mentioned. During the arguments, Chindarkar referred to the court's previous order dated December 23, 2015, wherein a division bench had directed the authorities to provide necessary hygienic sanitation facilities to women within the limits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Despite the Women's Policies of 2001 and 2014, and the Draft National Policy of 2016, along with the goals of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the state and union governments and highway authorities have allegedly failed to implement the mandate to provide toilets every 25 km as per Chapter 10 of the 2014 Policy, she added. After reviewing the arguments, the division bench of chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice Sandeep V. Marne issued notice to the Maharashtra government and the principal secretary of Women and Child Development Department, seeking their response on the issue. 'Sanitation is not merely a matter of convenience but is intrinsically linked to health, safety, and the dignity of women. The complete absence of gender-sensitive sanitation facilities along long stretches of national and state highways within the state, clearly reflects a gross abdication of constitutional duties by the state and its instrumentalities,' it said. Citing court precedents, the petition highlighted the enforceability of sanitation rights and the judiciary's proactive role in holding authorities accountable.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Growing Gen Z trend sparks warning as worker sacrifices $15,000: 'Standard expectation'
Australian bosses are being warned they could risk losing workers if they don't embrace a growing shift. Workers are now prioritising work-life balance above pay when considering a new role, despite cost-of-living pressures. Financial advisor-in-training Shreya Chindarkar deliberately chose her current firm for its flexible work culture. The 26-year-old Melbourne resident told Yahoo Finance she valued being able to work from home two days a week, the ability to work flexible hours and the fact she has a short commute to her office. 'In this day and age, after Covid, who wouldn't prioritise work-life balance? I think it has become the standard expectation of employees seeking work,' she said. RELATED Gen Z boss's warning shot to mangers over Aussie worker exodus: 'They'll fall behind' Coles and Woolworths checkout move that there's no coming back from: 'Will only accelerate' Aussie couple making $1,200 a day from job anyone can do: 'Went off like an explosion' Chindarkar got married last year and said it was important she had time to prioritise her partner and her interests outside of work, like pilates, dancing and going to the gym. 'I do prioritise quality time over a bigger paycheck. If you weigh up the costs, practically you could be commuting more, eating out more,' she said. Based on industry standards, Chindarkar said she calculated she could have been paid an extra $15,000 if pay was her top most Aussies, Chindarkar said the high cost of living was having an impact on her and meant she had to make tweaks to her budget. 'There are some unavoidable costs like electricity or rent that have been going up,' she said. Despite this, she said she was willing to sacrifice pay if it meant she could "avoid burnout and stress". New research from recruitment company Michael Page found 90 per cent of Australian workers now ranked work-life balance as their top priority when considering a new role. This was ahead of salary at 86 per cent, the survey of more than 2,000 professionals found. This was followed by job satisfaction, mental health support, and career progression opportunities. Interestingly, the findings showed this shift was prevalent across all generations, including workers in their 30s, 40s and 50s, who are traditionally part of the 'mortgage belt' of homeownership. Michael Page Australia senior managing director David George said employers needed to take notice, or they could risk losing workers. 'Work-life balance isn't a perk, it's now an expectation,' he said. 'The companies that succeed won't just acknowledge this shift; they'll act on it. Employers should carefully consider what they expect from their employees and what they'll be offering in return — otherwise, they risk losing talent to competitors who provide greater focus on wellbeing and work-life balance. "As long as skilled workers are in high demand in an industry, they'll have strong bargaining power." It comes as Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent in April, with 89,000 people finding employment. Many high-profile companies like Amazon, TabCorp and Flight Centre have been getting their staff back into the office full-time, but this is out of step with what many workers want. The survey found 60 per cent of hybrid workers would consider quitting if they were asked to return to the office more often. A further 44 per cent argued they were more productive at home, with only 19 per cent of employers agreeing. 'Employers and employees are still miles apart when it comes to perceptions of productivity,' George said. 'Businesses that trust their people, communicate clearly and embrace flexibility will get the best out of their teams." Chindarkar said she would like to see employers putting more of a focus on flexibility, particularly as younger generations begin to dominate the workforce. 'If you are not well looked after outside of your work hours, you will show those traits when you are at work and during your work hours,' she said. 'Your personal life still affects your professional life and vice versa.'Sign in to access your portfolio
