Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday introduced new workplace timings for all of the state authorities workplaces forward of the summer time season.As per the brand new timing, all of the state authorities workplaces would function from 7.30 am to 2 pm. The new timings might be in impact from May 2 to July 15, in the course of the summer time season. According to CM Mann, the brand new workplace timings assist save electrical energy energy within the states and provides guests to authorities workplaces some respite from the summer time warmth.
In his handle, Bhagwant Mann stated, “Our government runs by the new ideas, new thought process and new blood. Keeping that in mind we have decided to change the government working hours from 7:30 am till 2 pm. This will be implemented from May 2 till July 15”.
“Public is happy. We see in summer, there is a heatwave in the afternoon and the public suffers a lot outside. So this new timing will give them relief. Now people will not have to skip their jobs to visit government offices for their work. Our government officials will also get free in the afternoon and can spend time with their families,” he stated.
“Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) will be a major beneficiary of this decision. In the months of May and June electricity consumption increases and after 2 pm PSPCL faces peak hours. When offices are closed it will save electricity in Punjab. We have come to this decision after consulting with our stakeholders. This decision will not be implemented in the government and private schools in the state,” he added.
He additional talked about that this can be a distinctive resolution and hopes that different state governments additionally implement this resolution. “We have seen some foreign countries implementing this. There is a concept of making better use of daylight. We are the first state in our country to do so. I hope others will also follow this. The better usage of daylight should be promoted in the country,” he stated.Â
