Central govt. offices to remain shut for half day on Jan. 22
Central government offices across the country will observe half a day on January 22 due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Personnel Ministry order stated on Thursday.
All central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments will remain closed till 2.30 pm.
The order said, “The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on 22nd January 2024 across India. To enable employees to participate in the celebrations, it has been decided that all central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments throughout India will be closed for half day till 1430 hours on 22nd January 2024,”
Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI that the decision has been taken in view of the “overwhelming” public sentiments.
“There was a huge public demand across the country regarding this. Decision on half-day closure of central government offices on January 22 has been taken in view of overwhelming public sentiments,” he said.