India has more public holidays as compared to other countries. How does this affect as a developing nation?
With 21 holidays a year, India tops in the world with the countries having the most number of public holidays. The number goes even bigger when weekend holidays are taken into consideration. Arithmetic of these holidays, when compared to its neighbouring countries, has raised a serious concern as India is a developing nation and this leisure to the proletariat affect it in terms of output and efficiency.
India is a diverse nation, with different religions flourishing together. So, most of these public holidays are of religious observance in nature and have respect among their followers. This constitution of India has its commitment towards secularism and gives equality to all religions to celebrate their important occasions with full freedom. As the private sector and the public sector work abreast of the development of the country so these holidays affect the overall efficiency and output of the nation.
The holidays in such a large number can create an adverse effect on the economy but it still has a silver lining to it as it provides a perfect work-life balance in this world full of hyperactivity.
It is said that activity keeps you busy and productivity keeps you free. The most radical solution to this problem could be to make a smart holiday package so that there will be a small number of people always available to perform the important task and rest utilizing the holidays to the fullest. The government should also take a leaf out from other countries that how do they make full use of sunlight by working 6 AM to 5 PM weekly. There is a lot to be done on this issue so that holidays could turn out to be more fruitful and help an individual in improving their life and maintain work-life balance.
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