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PANJIM: The Government of India has allowed 50 per cent of its employees below the level of Under Secretary to work from home, amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
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However, persons with disabilities (PwD) and pregnant women employees have been exempted from attending offices, but are required to work from home, states the order issued by the Personnel Ministry.
The order stated that the Central government officers/staff will have to follow staggered timing to avoid overcrowding in offices.
“Physical attendance of government servants below the level of Under Secretary shall be restricted to 50 per cent of the actual strength and the remaining 50 per cent shall work from home,” it said.
The Centre has also suspended marking of biometric attendance for all its employees till January 31, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
However, all the employees are required to mark their attendance on the registers to be maintained manually, the order reads.
