New Delhi, March 22 : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged all employers to provide paid leave to workers, including domestic helps, saying it is not only a compassionate gesture but is essential for the economy to survive.
"We are providing 72 lakh people free ration, doubling pensions.
In addition to this, I urge all employers to provide paid leave, including to domestic helps. Not only is this a compassionate gesture, it is essential for our economy to survive," the Chief Minister tweeted.
The national capital is going for a lockdown from Monday and the government has asked to provide paid leave to all the workers.
--IANS
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Source: IANS
