To curb air pollution and protect Delhiites, the working hours of the Delhi government and the Delhi Municipal Corporation office may be revised next week. This is to ensure people travel at different times, easing traffic and reducing pollution. Right now, most Delhi government and MCD offices open and close within a 30-minute gap, causing heavy traffic and jams in the morning and evening.

Currently, the timings are 9:30 am to 6:00 pm for Delhi government employees, and 9:00 am to 5:30 pm for Delhi Municipal Corporation employees.

New Timings Proposed for the Winter Season

Delhi Government offices from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Delhi Municipal Corporation offices from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the staggered working hours on Friday amid a huge spike in po

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