Why is it required?

♤ IST corresponds to the time schedule along 82.5 degrees East longitude, where Mirzapur in UP is located. States to the east of this longitude have less daylight hours in comparison to the rest.This is because even though rises earlier than rest of India they go to work at the same time.

♤ Thus turning clock one hour ahead helps utilize precious daylight.

♤ Obvious benefits are savings in electricity costs and increase in productivity. Additional daylight hours in the evenings would also be people-friendly, would help save power at home and in offices, reduce petty crimes among other gains.