The Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have announced staggered office timings as part of efforts to cut down on air pollution due to alarming air quality levels in the national capital. The decision would help distribute the traffic load uniformly during peak hours, reducing air pollution.

The timings were announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday, who confirmed that the new timings would come into force from November 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026.

New Timings And Rationale

The government explained that the existing minimum gap of 30 minutes between the opening and closing times of Delhi government and MCD offices was causing heavy traffic congestion during morning and evening peak hours that further degraded the air quality. The new timings create a

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