Delhi-NCR Pollution: CAQM Orders Construction Ban, 50% Work-From-Home From November 5 to 20

CAQM orders 50 per cent work-from-home in Delhi-NCR offices, restricts construction activities from November 5 to 20

In an order dated October 30, the CAQM said, "State Government and private offices to operate with upto 50% of the staff strength attending physically and remaining staff to work from home in the territorial jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi and in the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar except for such industrial establishments and essential services, where this arrangement is not feasible."

CAQM orders 50% WFH for Delhi-NCR offices, restricts construction activities from Nov 5 to 20

CAQM said the measures were intended to reduce emissions at source and minimise the accumulation of pollutants ahead of and during the historically observed pea

Is pollution sending your office home? Centre orders 50% WFH across Delhi-NCR from Nov 5

The latest curbs come alongside a wider set of winter pollution measures, including restrictions on older vehicles, higher parking charges and staggered office timings in the national capital.

CAQM in Delhi-NCR caps workplace capacity at 50% from Nov 5-20 as a preventive measure, to keep air quality in check

Stating that high levels of air pollution in the NCR, particularly episodic increases during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, have been a matter of serious concern

Delhi-NCR pollution: CAQM orders construction ban, 50% work-from-home from November 5 to 20

The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented a ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR from November 5 to 20. This measure aims to combat the worsening air quality in the region during this period. Additionally, government and private offices in Delhi and surrounding areas should allow up to 50% of their employees to work from home.

50% workforce WFH, construction ban: Delhi's plan to tackle pollution in November

The restrictions apply to offices in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. Industrial establishments and essential services where such arrangements are not feasible are exempt.