The Delhi government has withdrawn work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for its employees on Wednesday and Saturday after the “geopolitical situation practically returned to normal”, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (CMO). Prime Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the decision and the official order will be issued later on Saturday.
The CMO also said that the timings of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) offices have been revised to 10 am to 6:30 pm, while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will continue with its existing schedule of 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in May this year announced a slew of measures, including two days of work from home in government offices every week, staggered working hours, and a ban on official foreign travel for the next year.
The measures, part of the city government’s public campaign titled ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Yugdan’, came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel and reduce foreign exchange inflow amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Prime Minister’s Appeal on 10 May
On May 10, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, avoid unnecessary travel abroad, reduce gold purchases, and adopt other fuel conservation measures.
“As part of the plan, private companies will be advised to allow employees to work from home for two days a week wherever possible, while government offices will also adopt a similar arrangement. The labor department will monitor the implementation in the private sector,” CM Gupta said.
Gupta said that the government decided to launch the campaign after the Prime Minister’s appeal, and that it would include government officials and ministers traveling by metro on Monday.
