Government Changes Office Timings- The air quality in the country’s capital Delhi has deteriorated again. People are facing difficulty in breathing. According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 311. At the same time, there is no hope of getting relief from the deadly pollution at the moment. In such a situation, the Delhi government has taken a big decision for the government employees. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a difference in working hours for the Delhi government and MCD employees from November 15 to February 15 in view of the increasing pollution in the city.
Timings of Delhi government offices changed
Let us tell you that due to bad pollution, people are facing problems like burning sensation in eyes and sore throat. The city is covered in a blanket of toxic smoke. In such a situation, it was necessary to change the working timings of government employees. Now, Delhi Government offices will work from 10 am to 6.30 pm and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices will work from 8.30 am to 5 pm. Currently, Delhi Government offices work from 9.30 am to 6 pm and MCD offices work from 9 am to 5.30 pm.
The timings of government offices in Delhi have been changed; the government has issued an order. Find out why this decision was taken. The statement said that currently, there is only a 30-minute difference between the two schedules, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the city both morning and evening, which contributes to air pollution. This government decision will not significantly impact the health of employees and will also allow them to reach their homes on time.