The government has officially declared three vital sectors as essential services through a Gazette notification. The announcement, issued by the Secretary to the President, came into effect on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
The Gazette notification explicitly designates electricity, petroleum, and health services as essential. It reads, “All services related to the supply of electricity, the distribution of petroleum products and fuel, and any service, work, or labor, irrespective of its nature, essential or necessary for the maintenance and care, feeding, and treatment of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, and similar healthcare institutions, are hereby recognized as essential public services.”
This declaration underscores the critical importance of these sectors in ensuring the continuous functioning and well-being of the country, particularly during times of crisis or emergencies.
