50% staff of Delhi govt offices to work from home due to pollution, says Env minister Gopal Rai
Earlier, the government announced staggered office timings for its offices and the MCD.
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New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): People visit India Gate amid the smog as the air quality remains in the 'Severe' category, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo/Sanjay Sharma)
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New Delhi, Nov 20: Half of the staff of Delhi government offices will work from home in view of the pollution levels in the city, Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Rai said that 50 per cent of the staff in government offices will work from home. Implementation of the provision will be discussed in a meeting with the officers later in the day, he said.
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Earlier, the government announced staggered office timings for its offices and the MCD.
The timings of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices were fixed from 8.30 am to 5 pm, while that of Delhi government offices were 10 am to 6.30 pm.
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