Women 'permitted' to work night shifts: Can safety and opportunity go hand in hand?

In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on the new labour codes allowing women to work night shifts in India. The discussion explores whether this policy ensures empowerment or increases safety risks. A key point raised is that while the laws mandate employer-led safety measures like transport and security, implementation remains a challenge. The panel debates the gap between written codes and the reality of street safety, emphasising that economic participation requires structural protection. The programme also highlights the surge in rural female labour force participation and the need for functional safety nets beyond corporate campuses.