April 23, 2025 1:13 PM
Centre urges states/UTs to safeguard workers from extreme heatwave conditions
Amid rising temperatures and growing concerns over extreme heatwave conditions across the country, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has written to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of all States and Union Territories, urging them to implement effective measures to protect workers and labourers from heat-related health risks. In the advisory issued on Tuesday, the Secretary of the Ministry highlighted the importance of immediate and coordinated action by employers, industries, and lo...