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The Department of School Education and Literacy is currently discussing the possibility of advancing school timings in Bangalore by 30 minutes to 1 hour.
In the latest hearing of the PIL on Tuesday, the HC bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit said the Secretary of Industries and Labour should call a meeting of the representatives of industries, factories, the Chamber of Commerce and others and seek their opinion on revising the timings in factories, commercial enterprises and other workplaces.
During 4pm to 6pm, workers are using the time to run errands, spend time with their families, beat the traffic, or just pursue a hobby.
Decision aims to Enhance Efficiency and Service Delivery
The decision has been taken to save electricity during the peak summer months. As the day's highest temperature is recorded after 2 pm, the Mann government feels the revised timings help reduce electricity consumption during peak hours, which typically occur during the afternoon., Economy News, Times Now