Due to rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Delhi government has taken a big step to reduce pollution levels.
From Thursday, 50 percent work from home has been made compulsory for both government and private offices in Delhi.
The move aims to reduce traffic on roads and control emissions from vehicles.
Offices that fail to follow this rule will face strict penalties and heavy fines.
Relief for Construction Workers Hit by GRAP Rules
Along with work-from-home rules, the Delhi government has announced financial relief for construction workers affected by the ban under GRAP-3 restrictions.
Registered construction workers will receive ₹10,000 as compensation.
The amount will be directly transferred to their bank accounts.
This relief covers workers affected by the 16-day construction shutdown and will continue even after GRAP-4 restrictions are lifted.
Delhi’s Air Quality Remains in the ‘Very Poor’ Zone
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 329 on Wednesday, which falls under the “very poor” category.
shows a slight improvement after the city witnessed severe pollution for three consecutive days.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, most monitoring stations reported AQI levels below the “severe” mark.
Some areas even showed readings in the “poor” category.
Weather Helps, But Pollution Still a Concern
Strong winds and thinning fog helped reduce pollution levels on Tuesday.
As a result, the AQI dropped to 354 over 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate fog throughout the day.
Temperatures are expected to remain around 24°C during the day and 10°C at night.
Strict GRAP-IV Restrictions Continue in Delhi
Despite some improvement, GRAP-IV — the strictest pollution control measure — remains in force across the capital.
The Delhi government has also tightened rules further.
Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not get fuel.
Entry of non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards has also been banned.
The government has urged citizens and institutions to cooperate so that pollution levels can be brought down faster.
