A circular has been issued declaring Fridays as leave for state sector employees in order to encourage them to engage in agriculture and cultivation during their leave.
The government said Cabinet approval has been granted to declare Fridays as leave for state sector employees for the next 3 months.
The measure has been taken after taking into consideration the current shortage of fuel that has disrupted passenger transport, making it difficult for public sector workers to access their own transportation.
The government said due to this situation, it was deemed appropriate to grant government officials leave for one working day of the week and provide them with the necessary facilities to engage in agricultural activities in their backyards or elsewhere.
This move is being taken as a solution to the food shortage that is expected to occur in the future, it said.
However, this decision exempts agencies providing essential services such as water, electricity, health, defense, education, transport, port, and air services. (NewsWire)
