Delhi CM shares new timings for govt offices as air quality remains 'severe'

As Delhi continues to grapple with dangerously high pollution levels, Chief Minister Atishi has announced revised working hours for all government offices in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and curb rising pollution.

- AIMAN FATIMA

The Capital’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day, prompting the Delhi government to take decisive action under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III.

Atishi shared the new office timings on her official social media account, emphasising the need for the city to tackle traffic-induced pollution. She explained, “To reduce traffic congestion and the resulting pollution, government offices across Delhi will operate at staggered timings.” The revised timings aim to ease the pressure on roads during peak hours and ensure a smoother flow of traffic. Under the new schedule, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices will function from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Central Government offices will operate from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Delhi Government offices will run from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.