The opposition BJD in Odisha on Tuesday expressed concern over the safety of women working during night shifts, and said the BJP government's steps to bring labour reforms must empower farmers and workers.

The BJD's comment comes a day after the state cabinet approved proposals to increase the daily working time from 9 hours to 10 hours with a 48-hour weekly cap for all commercial establishments, to allow women employees to work on night shifts and enhance overtime wages for labourers to foster economic growth and streamline business operations in the state.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that there was a need to reform labour laws to boost industrial activities in the state.

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