English: B. R. Ambedkar delivering a speech to a rally at Yeola, Nasik, on 13 October 1935 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Centre has declared a holiday on Monday on account of Dr B R Ambedkar‘s birth anniversary, giving about 50 lakh central government employees an extended weekend.
“It has been decided to declare Monday, the 14th April 2014, as a closed holiday on account of the birthday of Dr B R Ambedkar, for all central government offices including industrial establishments throughout India,” said an office memorandum issued by ministry of personnel.
April 14 is not a compulsory holiday for central government employees. “Every year, the Centre takes a call on whether or not to declare an off for its offices across the country,” a personnel ministry official said.
via Govt declares holiday on B R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary – The Times of India.
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