In a move aimed at ensuring the safety and dignity of women workers, the Government of Tripura has issued a notification dated April 22, 2025, regulating the employment of women during night shifts in factories. The notification, issued by the Factories & Boilers Organisation under the Labour Department, invokes the proviso to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 66 of the Factories Act, 1948.
Effective April 22nd 2025 , no woman shall be allowed to work in any factory in Tripura between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except under specific conditions.
🔒 Key Conditions for Night Shift Work (Post 7 p.m.):
Consent Required:
Women cannot be compelled to work after 7 p.m.. Written consent must be obtained for any work beyond this time.
Factory Surveillance & Lighting:
Adequate CCTV coverage and lighting must be ensured both inside and outside the factory premises.
Transport Facility:
Safe transportation from the factory to the worker’s residence must be provided.
Safe Working Environment:
The employer must ensure healthy, hygienic, and non-hostile conditions for women at all times.
Rest Room Provisions:
Separate rest rooms should be provided for women to rest before or after shifts.
Workplace Rights Awareness:
Factories must display notices informing women about their rights as workers.
Sexual Harassment Compliance:
Mandatory compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 is required.
Grievance Redressal:
A Grievance Officer must be appointed, and a General Policy against harassment submitted to the authority.
Maternity Protections:
No employment shall violate the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, especially regarding working hours for pregnant and lactating women.
Time Restriction for Expecting Mothers:
Pregnant and lactating women are not permitted to work beyond 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
⚖️ Objective:
The directive balances the goal of enabling women’s workforce participation in factories with the imperative of workplace safety, dignity, and legal protection.
