Gujarat permits Sanand semiconductor facility to operate 12-hour shifts

Gujarat's government has permitted the Sanand semiconductor facility of Micron Technology to operate under 12-hour work shifts, while adhering to the stipulated 48-hour weekly limit, according to a government announcement on Wednesday. This approval, granted under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code 2020, ensures employees do not exceed 48 hours of work in a week, with any additional hours treated as paid leave.

Only adult workers who voluntarily consent can work these longer shifts, with the total workday, including breaks, limited to 12 hours. The government emphasized that uninterrupted production is crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, and 12-hour shifts help maintain efficiency and quality by minimizing shift changes and cleanroom entries.

The Sanand facility, expected to assemble and test millions of chips annually, aligns with Gujarat's goal of strengthening semiconductor manufacturing and supporting employment growth in the state.