Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Rajasthan Bill Allows Women to Work Extended Factory Hours
Rajasthan is considering a new law to change how factories operate.
The main idea is to let women work in factories before 6 am and after 7 pm, as long as they agree and safety measures are in place.
The bill also allows for slightly longer workdays and more overtime.
The goal is to boost factory output and give women more job opportunities, while adhering to safety rules.
Rajasthan government tabled a bill allowing women to work before 6 am and after 7 pm in factories.
The bill amends the Factories Act, 1948.
Women's work outside standard hours is subject to their written consent and safety measures.
The bill increases the maximum daily work hours to 10 (including rest), and overtime limits.
The amendments aim to increase production and offer more job opportunities for women.
- Who
- Rajasthan Government
- What
- Tabled the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Rajasthan Assembly
- Why
- To increase production capacity and women's labor force participation
- Bill Name
- Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Amends
- Factories Act, 1948 (Central Act)
- Women's Working Hours
- Before 6 am and after 7 pm with consent
- Daily Work Hours (Max)
- Up to 10 hours (inclusive of rest)
- Weekly Work Hours (Max)
- 48 hours
- Overtime (Max)
- 144 hours per quarter
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