Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, in her inaugural address to the Legislative Council, announced the introduction of a ‘Come Early, Go Early’ scheme for women government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The announcement was made on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Ms. Pawar stated that women employees who report for duty at 9.15 a.m. will be permitted to leave the office 30 minutes earlier in the evening. The stated objective of the policy is to assist women in managing their professional and domestic responsibilities. The decision follows discussions held in the House on women’s issues, where members, including male legislators, contributed suggestions.
The scheme is intended to ease the commute for women by allowing them to avoid peak traffic hours. Under the outlined terms, employees arriving between 9.15 a.m. and 9.45 a.m. will be allowed to leave after completing their scheduled work hours, with the early departure time corresponding to the time of their arrival.
During her address, the Deputy Chief Minister also provided an overview of other government initiatives. She mentioned schemes such as ‘Ladki Bahin’, ‘Lek Ladki’, and ‘Annapurna’, stating that the government is focused on their implementation. She further noted the government’s intention to introduce stricter laws to address financial fraud occurring through online platforms.
