MUMBAI: Retail shops across the state will soon be able to operate 365 days of the year, from 5am to 11pm. The state cabinet on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to the draft retail policy that was put in the public domain in August last year.Sources said policy deta ils are yet to be worked out.The state government is likely to announce these in the next few days at a press conference, said an official.Government officials said the policy would result in more jobs, as stores will be open seven days and a weekly off for every employee is mandatory . Besides, the long hours would require employees to work in shifts.Moreover, according to the draft policy, women employees will be permitted to work up to 10pm. The policy also allows housewives and students to be employed on a part-time basis.