New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a move to tackle the menace of air pollution, has announced a radical shift in government office timings, in order to reduce the city's choking grip of toxic air. The Delhi government, with the winter season looming, has decided to stagger office hours to reduce the burden of vehicular traffic on the roads. The decision is being termed as a contributor to the capital's alarming pollution levels.

The Delhi CM's decision, taken in consultation with senior scientific officers of the Environment Department, is part of the government's approach to mitigate pollution, rather than seeking solutions after the problem escalates. The step is also a nod to the city's troubled past, where altered office timings had previously helped mitigate pollution

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