Amid Delhi’s air quality remains at a very poor level, the Central Government on Thursday (November 21) announced staggering work timing for its employees. In a statement issued, the Department of Personnel Training said the government offices can be open from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
It also said the employees can pool vehicles and use public transport to minimize vehicular pollution.
“These measures may be adopted by ministries, departments, or organizations as per their functional requirements, ensuring that they should not have an adverse impact on efficiency and productivity in any manner,” the order read.
“The officers/staff using personal vehicles should be encouraged to pool vehicles and to use public transport to minimize the vehicular pollution,” it added.