No work during day’s peak hours from April 1, Odisha govt issues notification
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Why in news
The Odisha government issued a notification restricting outdoor labor between 11 AM and 3 PM from April 1 to June 15 to protect workers from extreme heat.
Background
The Department of Labour and Employees’ State Insurance issued the notification for government, non-government, industrial, and construction sectors. The measure follows heat predictions from the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMeteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar: Source of heat predictions for the state.
- FactWork restriction period: April 1st to June 15th.
- FactRestricted hours: 11 AM to 3 PM for outdoor labor.
- BodyDepartment of Labour and Employees’ State Insurance: Body responsible for issuing the notification.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of legislative and administrative measures to protect migrant and construction workers from climate-induced health hazards in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Occupational safety: Lack of standardized heat-stress protocols in the unorganized construction sector
- Regulatory enforcement: Challenges in monitoring compliance across non-government and private industrial establishments
Keywords: Occupational health · Climate adaptation · Labor welfare · Heat stress · Regulatory compliance
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