New orders people going to office amid pollution: The government has immediately tightened its restrictions after Delhi’s air quality reached “very poor” levels. All government and private offices have been ordered to allow 50% of their employees to work from home. Essential services are exempted.
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What are the new orders people going to office amid pollution?
Key Highlights
- Delhi’s AQI is 382, in the “very poor” category.
- 50% work-from-home mandatory in all departments and private offices.
- Essential services exempted: transport, electricity, water, sanitation, and health.
- Noida and Ghaziabad also have poor air quality: AQI 397 and 396.
- GRAP-III phase implemented to improve air quality.
New orders people going to office amid pollution: Delhi’s air quality has worsened again due to the continued rise in pollution. The capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 382 on Monday, which falls into the “very poor” category. Following this, the Delhi government immediately took strict action, ordering 50% of employees in all departments and private offices to work from home.
The government took this decision following the third phase of directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The new orders state that essential services will be exempted from this order, so that the daily needs of the general public are not affected.
Secretaries and senior officials in government departments must remain present in the office. Other employees are permitted to work from home. The same instructions apply to private offices.
The government has directed all department heads, the District Magistrate, the SDM, the police, and relevant officials to ensure strict compliance with the orders. Violators have been directed to face legal action.
The Industries Department and the Environment Department have also been directed to immediately implement all pollution control measures—especially dust control and a ban on garbage burning.
These services are exempted.
- Essential services exempted from the work-from-home rule:
- Hospitals, health services
- Transportation (buses, metro, autos, etc.)
- Electricity, water departments
- Sanitation and municipal services
- Police, administration, disaster management
- Environmental and air-control teams
- Ground activities and field teams
AQI table (Delhi Pollution Levels)
| Date | AQI |
|---|---|
| November 24 | 382 |
| November 23 | 391 |
| November 22 | 370 |
| November 21 | 364 |
| November 20 | 391 |
| November 19 | 392 |
| November 18 | 374 |
| November 17 | 351 |
| November 16 | 377 |
| November 15 | 386 |
| November 14 | 387 |
| November 13 | 404 |
Pollution in other NCR cities
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| City | AQI |
|---|---|
| Noida | 397 |
| Ghaziabad | 396 |
| Gurugram | 285 |
| Faridabad | 233 |
Faq’s(people going to office amid pollution)
Where to check daily holiday updates?
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Will schools be closed in Delhi?
The government has not yet issued any new orders regarding schools.
Will public transport operate normally?
Yes, buses, metros, and taxis will operate as normal due to their essential services.
Will there be restrictions on vehicles?
No restrictions at this time, but further action under GRAP-III is possible.
Is it safe to leave the house?
The AQI is very poor; wearing a mask is mandatory.