Explanation:

Maharashtra government has announced five-day working week for its officers and employees from February 29. 

• Employees will now work 45 minutes more Monday to Friday to avail of the weekend off.
• The five-day week is followed by the central government, in Rajasthan, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
• It will not apply to government offices covered under the Factories Act and the Industrial Disputes Act and to those that are considered essential services.