Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an important announcement on Friday considering the rising pollution levels in the city. From November 15 to February 15, the working hours of Delhi Government and MCD employees will change. According to an official statement, Delhi government offices will now operate statement, Delhi government offices will now operate from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, While Function from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The change in office timings aims to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours and help in controlling pollution. The government believes that staggered office timings will improve air quality and ease daily travel for employees. This step is part of the city’s larger plan to manage pollution during the winter months when smog levels usually rise. the CM urged everyone to cooperate with the new schedule and support the government’s efforts to make Delhi’s environment cleaner and safer.
Change in Delhi’s Government Offices Timings
At present, employees in Delhi government offices work from 9:30 to 6:00 PM, while those in Muncipal corporation of Delhi MCD offices work from 9:00 AM to 5:30PM. According to the official statement, there is only a 30-minute gap between the two office schedule, which leads to heavy traffic congestion during both morning and evening rush hours, this frequent traffic buildup increases the level of air pollution in the city. To tackle this issue, the government decided to change this issue, the government decided to change the office timings from November 15 to February 15. The new schedule aims to reduce vehicle load on the roads during peak hours, helping improve the city’s air quality. Officials believe that by spreading out office timings, the government can effectively manage traffic flow and lower pollution levels. this decision is part of Delhi’s broader efforts to fight worsening air quality during this winter months.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the main purpose of the decision is not only to reduce the traffic pressure but also to provide the cleaner air to the citizens of Delhi. She instructed officials to strictly implement the new schedule throughout the winter season and to closely monitor traffic and pollution levels on a regular basis. the chief minister expressed confidence that this step will help in lowering pollution levels and bring much needed relief to the people of Delhi. She emphasized that collective efforts from both the government departments and citizens are essential to achieve visible results. recently, the delhi government also held in high-level meeting with the senior scientists and officials from the environment Department to review the pollution aims to implement more measures in the coming weeks to ensure improved air quality and a healthier environment for all residents.
