Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Odisha Permits Women to Work Night Shifts With Consent
Odisha is now allowing women to work night shifts in private businesses if they agree in writing.
At least three women must work together on the night shift.
Employers must arrange safe transport or housing.
The workplace must have bathrooms, water, security cameras, and good lighting.
This change in rules aims to create more job opportunities for women.
Odisha permits women to work night shifts in private establishments.
Written consent from women employees is mandatory.
Employers must provide transport with GPS tracking or accommodation.
Workplaces require toilets, washrooms, drinking water, CCTV, and lighting.
The policy aims to increase employment opportunities for women.
- Who
- Odisha government, women, and private establishments.
- What
- Odisha allows women to work night shifts in private establishments.
- When
- Recently implemented following amendments to existing law.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- To increase employment opportunities for women.
Government
Opposition
Responsibility
Government
The government is creating more employment by allowing women to work night shifts.
Opposition
By allowing women to work night shifts, the government is shirking its responsibility to ensure their safety.
- Policy Change
- Allows women night shifts
- Consent Required
- Written consent mandatory
- Minimum Women per Shift
- 3
- Transport/Accommodation
- Required for employers
- Workplace Requirements
- Toilets, CCTV, Lighting
- Governing Act
- Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956
