Centre issues advisory to States & UTs to tackle extreme heatwave conditions

The Union Government has issued a heat wave advisory to States and Union Territories to take urgent steps to safeguard workers and labourers from extreme heatwave conditions. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Ministry has written a letter to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and UTs in this regard. He said, States and UTs have been advised to issue directions to employers, industries, and construction companies to implement effective heatwave mitigation measures for workers. 

Dr Mandaviya



said, in its advisory the Ministry has recommended rescheduling working hours to avoid peak heat times, ensuring availability of adequate drinking water and conducting regular health check-ups. Dr Mandaviya said that the hospitals and dispensaries under ESIC have been instructed to set up dedicated desks for heat stroke cases and ensure availability of ORS, ice packs, and other necessary materials to handle heat-related illnesses. It has also advised to give special attention towards workers in factories, construction sites, brick kilns, and mines.