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Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday said all government and private institutions must mandatorily switch to work from home for 50 percent of the staff from today, or face action. Labour Minister Kapil Mishra said the move aims to cut daily commuting and reduce vehicular emissions, warning that action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply. The Rekha Gupta government has also decided to ban the entry of non-BS VI vehicles from Thursday. Chinese Embassy in India has also shared step-by-step guide to tackle air pollution. “Both China and India know the struggle with air pollution amid rapid urbanization. While the challenge remains complex, China’s sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements. In the coming days, we’ll share a bite-sized series exploring how China tackled air pollution — step by step,” said Spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Yu Jing on Monday.
The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday intensified enforcement across the city as a ban on the entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI standards and the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule came into force.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Thursday said the current Delhi government (BJP) is tackling pollution and civic issues left behind by the previous Aam Aadmi Party government led by Arvind Kejriwal.
Fog Impact: Transport Disruptions Likely
Flight delays
Poor road visibility during early hours
Traffic congestion due to slower vehicle movement
Potholes, Dust and New Pollution Measures
The government has announced short- and long-term interventions, including:
A permanent third-party team to map potholes across Delhi
All potholes to be filled within 72 hours
Use of Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) to avoid tender delays
Launch of a carpooling app
Integrated traffic management system
Continued focus on solid waste processing
The National Capital continued to struggle with deteriorating air quality on Thursday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded over 300 around 8 am. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this places Delhi in the ‘very poor’ category, raising health concerns for residents across the city.
WFH does not apply to:
Hospitals and health services
Fire services
Prisons
Public transport
Power, water and pollution control departments
Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra warned that non-compliance is punishable under environmental laws.
Offices: 50 percent Work From Home Mandatory
Only 50% of employees are allowed in offices
Remaining staff must work from home
Applies to both government and private offices
The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order, allowing relief only for BS-4 and BS-6 compliant vehicles, even if they are older than 10 or 15 years.
The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital.
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