Against the background of the discussion during the 70-90-hour working week, the preliminary budget economic survey on Friday referred to the research, which stated that spending more than 60 hours per week could have adverse health effects.
The survey notes that spending long hours at the table are harmful to mental well -being, and people who spend 12 or more hours (a day) at the table, experience or fight the level of mental well -being.
“While the hours spent at work are unofficially considered a measure of performance, a preliminary study has recorded adverse health effects when the clock exceeds 55-60 per week,” the poll said, citing PEGA F, Nafradi B (2021). and “and” and systematic analysis of joint assessments of the WHO/ILO about the work related to the work of the disease and injuries. “
Referring to the data of the study conducted by the Sapien laboratory center for the human brain and the mind, an economic survey, said: “Spending long hours at the table, equally harmful to mental well -being. Persons spending 12 or more hours at the table have a level of mental well -being that He is experiencing and fights, with mental prosperity by 100 points lower than those who spend less than two hours at the table. “
Referring to the study, the poll states that the best choice of lifestyles, workplaces and family relationships are related to 2-3 less days lost per month.
The availability of bad relationships with executives and low (worst) pride and purpose at work is related to the greatest increase in the number of days that cannot work, the report said.
However, the poll states that several factors affect well -being). “
Referring to the study, the WHO, according to the poll, around the world, about 12 billion days are lost annually with depression and anxiety, which is a financial loss of 1 trillion. Dollars.
“In terms of Rupee, it means approximately ₹7000 a day, ”the notes in it.
Conducting an economic poll 2024-25 for a week comes a few weeks after Larsen & Toubro Ltd and head SN Subrahmanyan caused an angry discussion on social media when he said what to sit at home.
He followed the co-founder of Infosys Narian Murti about the 70-hour working week and Adani Gaut Group Chairman “Biwi Bhaag Jayegi (Wife runs away) “Note when one spent more than eight hours at home.
However, Subrahmanyan caused criticism from peers into the business community. RPG Harsh Goenka Group Chairman said longer working time is a recipe for burning, not success.
The Mahindra Anand Mahindra group chairman also claimed that the emphasis should be on the quality of work and performance, not the amount of time spent.
Similarly, the ITC LTD chairman Sani Puri said the expansion of the rights and opportunities of employees to realize their potential and fulfill the job well, was more important than the number of hours invested.
The discussion on the balance of the labor and life repeats the same in China, where the so -called “culture 996” – three figures describe the punitive schedule from 9am to 9 pm six days a week – it is hot.
Referring to other studies, the economic survey noted that if the economic ambitions of India are fulfilled, it is necessary to pay immediately the choice of lifestyles, which is often produced as a child and youth.
In addition, enemy work crops and excessive hours spent on the table can adversely affect mental well -being and eventually put the brakes at economic growth, he added.
Commenting on the survey, Shweta Shroff Chopra, partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, said he emphasized that he emphasized deep economic consequences, ignoring the mental health crisis in corporate India.
“Educating the culture that support jobs not only contribute to a healthier lifestyle, but also reach the bottom line of the company,” said Schrof.
