The Delhi government has directed private offices to limit on-site presence to 50% and allow the remaining staff to work remotely under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III, due to a significant deterioration in air quality.

The decision comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) observed the capital's air quality at 'very poor' levels for a ninth consecutive day, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 370. Eleven monitoring sites reported conditions within the 'severe' range, prompting swift action from authorities.

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized the implementation of pollution-control measures with strict monitoring. Staggered office timings and active inspections aim to reduce emissions as part of an escalated effort to add

See Full Page