The government has directed shops, businesses, and commercial establishments in the New Delhi district to grant paid holidays to their employees and workers during the G20 summit.
The Delhi government had issued a notification declaring a public holiday in the national capital on September 8–10. The G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held at the newly built convention center at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi district of the national capital.
“Accordingly, all employers of shops, commercial, and business establishments functioning in New Delhi, district of NCT of Delhi shall close their shops, commercial and business establishments from 08/09/2023 to 10/09/2023 and grant paid holiday to their employees/workers,” it said.Last week, the government announced the closure of banks, financial institutions, and commercial establishments in the district.The summit is likely to be attended by 29 heads of state as well as top officials of the European Union, invited guest countries, and 14 heads of international organisations.