CII and NHAI urge flexible work hours as India heatwave worsens

Rest breaks and shifted shifts could become mandatory

As India’s heatwave intensifies, industry bodies and the National Highways Authority of India have issued new advisories calling for safer working conditions. Firms are being urged to adopt flexible hours, provide frequent rest breaks, and adjust schedules to protect workers while keeping highway construction and operations on track. The move aims to balance safety with uninterrupted productivity.