Delhi Work From Home Rule: The increasing pollution in Delhi has badly affected the life of common people. The situation has become so serious that the government has had to take tough decisions. From work from home to financial assistance to workers, know what has changed.
New Delhi. Pollution in Delhi is continuously taking a heavy toll on people’s breath. Despite all efforts, when the situation did not come under control, the Delhi government had to take tough and big decisions. The air in the capital has remained at dangerous levels for several days, which is directly affecting the health of children, elderly and working people. In view of this serious situation, the government has announced to implement 50 percent work from home from December 18 and provide financial relief to construction workers.
Will now half the employees in Delhi work from home?
According to the new order of the government, only 50 percent of the employees in all government and private offices of Delhi will come to office. It will be mandatory for the remaining employees to work from home. Its objective is to reduce traffic on the roads and control sources of pollution. However, health, emergency and other essential services have been exempted from this rule, so that the general public does not face any kind of trouble.
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What loss did the workers suffer due to the stoppage of construction?
To reduce pollution, all construction work in Delhi has been temporarily stopped. The biggest loss due to this has been caused to the daily wage and construction workers, whose livelihood directly depends on work. Understanding this situation, the government has taken a big decision.
How and when will the workers get Rs 10,000?
Delhi government has announced that financial assistance of Rs 10,000 will be given to all registered and verified laborers affected by the closure of construction work. This amount will be sent directly to their bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The government says that this will provide some relief to the workers in this difficult time.
How dangerous has Delhi’s AQI reached?
- Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has been extremely worrying in recent times.
- On Monday, AQI was recorded at 427, which falls in the severe category.
- The AQI reached 354 with a slight improvement on Tuesday, but it is still in the very poor category.
- According to CPCB, the level of PM10 and PM2.5 particles in the air remains more than double the prescribed standards, which can directly harm the lungs and heart.
Will Delhi’s air improve in the coming days?
According to the Meteorological Department and Air Quality Early Warning System, the wind speed may increase slightly in the next few days and there is a possibility of sunshine during the day. This will help in the dispersion of pollutant particles and slight improvement may be seen. However, experts believe that it will take time for Delhi’s air to become completely clean.
Will these decisions bring relief to the people of Delhi?
Work from home, ban on construction work and financial assistance to laborers – all these steps show the seriousness of the government. Now it remains to be seen whether these decisions will be able to free Delhi from the scourge of pollution or whether more strictness will have to be taken in the coming days.