Delhi govt orders WFH for half its staff, primary schools to be shut

As capital chokes with air pollution, AAP takes responsibility for excessive stubble burning in the last few days

The Delhi government on Fri­day declared that 50 per cent of its employees will work from home (WFH) and primary schools will be shut, in a slew of de­c­isi­ons to stem the tide of rising air pollution in the national capital.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that 50 per cent of government staff would switch to WFH, adding a similar advisory had been issued for private offices. The entry of trucks in the city — other than those carrying essential services — is already barred.
 

“We’re taking all steps to control pollution. We’re shutting down all primary schools in Delhi