Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- As a precautionary measure in view of the hot summer days ahead and to ease the difficulties of workers and labourers at worksites, the Odisha Government decided to restrict their work hours.

Per the decision, the agencies executing the work of different departments of the State Government and the Government of India, and individuals engaging people for different outdoor work have been directed to reschedule work hours.

In this regard, Principal Secretary, Labour & ESI dept Chithra Arumugam wrote to the RDCs/Collectors/ departments/ Labour Commissioner, Odisha/ Director, Factories & Boilers/ Director, ESI scheme.

No work has to be carried out during the peak hours from 11 am to 3 pm from April 2025 to June 15, 2...