On April 21, 2023 which state assembly passed a bill amending the Factories Act 1948, for flexible working hours and extending factory workers 'working hours from 8 to 12 hours?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tamil Nadu Assembly.
On April 21, 2023, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill amending the Factories Act of 1948 to allow flexible working hours and extend factory workers' working hours from 8 hours to 12 hours.
This amendment aimed to provide greater flexibility for industries while also considering workers' welfare. The changes were intended to help improve productivity and attract more investments to the state, while also ensuring certain safeguards for workers' health and well-being. The bill was part of Tamil Nadu's efforts to modernize its labor laws and adapt them to the changing industrial landscape.