Central Government Declares Half-Day Closure on January 22, 2024

Central Govt Declares Half-Day Closure on January 22, 2024, for Ram Temple ‘Pranpratishtha’ Ceremony: Employee Sentiment and Ritual Unveiling

F.No. 12/7/2023-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 18th January, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Half day closing of central government offices, central institution and central industrial establishments on 22nd january, 2024

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 hald day till 1430 hours and 22nd January, 2024.

2. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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