It said Delhi is facing an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius in some parts for the first time in the city s history.
Given the severe heat wave conditions in national Capital, Delhi Lt Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday directed officials to ensure a paid break for labourers from noon to 3 pm, water and coconut milk at construction sites, and water pitchers at bus stands.
Saxena observed that despite
The Delhi Labour Minister instructed the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to explore possibilities of raising the minimum wage limit for employees from Rs 21,000 to Rs 31,000.