Is Declaring Vishwakarma Jayanti a Mandatory Holiday in Madhya Pradesh or Optional?

Is declaring a holiday in the industry for Vishwakarma Jayanti mandatory in Madhya Pradesh, or is it an optional holiday? Jayanti is on 17th September 2014.

Vishwakarma Pooja Holiday in Industries

In industries, Vishwakarma Pooja days are declared as holidays. However, government offices remain open on these days.

Regards,
Pon

I don't want to give a holiday on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Can I open my unit on that day, or is it a restricted holiday by the M.P. government based on their standing order?

Regards,

As per my knowledge, only a few holidays are compulsory, i.e., 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 2nd Oct, and one statehood day. The remaining holidays are decided by considering the local festivals according to the majority of employees, whether it may be Diwali, Dussehra, Eid, or Ganesh Mahotsava, to fulfill the requirements of the minimum holidays to be given according to the provisions.

Regards,
P K Sharma

According to my experience, at the plant level, we have to give holidays because workers will not accept otherwise. However, at the office level, people can work.