After Murthy’s comment, govt says no proposal to have 70-hour work week

The government is not considering any proposal to have a 70-hour work week, the government told Lok Sabha on Monday after comments by Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy sparked a debate.

Murthy, in a podcast conversation with former Infosys human resources director TV Mohandas Pai in October, said India’s work productivity is one of the lowest in the world and young people must shoulder the responsibility for progress.

“Therefore, my request is that our youngsters must say, ‘This is my country; I’d like to work 70 hours a week, ‘” said Murthy.