Delhi Govt Rolls Out Winter Pollution Policy, Mandates 50% Work From Home

Summary

The Delhi Government has introduced a Winter Pollution Policy, which will be in effect from November 1 to February 28 every year, and requires 50 percent of office employees to work from home. The policy also bans demolition and civil construction activities until January 31, and imposes stricter measures to curb vehicular emissions and dust pollution. Additionally, parking charges will be doubled from November 1 to discourage the use of private vehicles, as part of the government's efforts to improve air quality.