The Delhi government has officially allowed women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. Workplace inclusivity and employment flexibility are the key motivations behind this move.

The decision, notified by the Labour Department on October 17 and approved earlier this year by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, amends key provisions of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. Liquor shops remain excluded from this reform.

This policy raises an important question, can allowing night shifts truly empower working women, or will challenges in safety and enforcement limit its impact?

Policy objectives and scope

First announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in July, the move aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce while strengthening Delhi’s ease-of-doin

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