Delhi pollution: Schools closed for a week, offices to operate in WFH mode

CM Arvind Kejriwal said that pollution level is rising in Delhi due to stubble burning in neighbouring states and called upon all stakeholders to work together to combat it

Hours after Supreme Court's suggestion for strong and immediate measures to control Delhi's deteriorating air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced a slew of measures.

For a week from Monday onwards, schools will be physically closed and classes will continue virtually so that children don't have to breathe polluted air, said Kejriwal after an emergency meeting to tackle air pollution in the national capital.

Government offices will operate from home at 100% capacity for a week. Private offices will be issued an advisory to go for work from home (WFH) option as much as possible, the CM