Delhi Winter Pollution Curbs
Delhi Implements Strict Winter Pollution Plan Featuring 50% WFH and Parking Hikes
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Delhi announced a phased winter pollution plan beginning November 1, 2026, with dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction prohibited through January 31, followed by a complete construction and demolition ban from December 10 through January 20. Authorized parking charges will double through February 28, except at Delhi Metro-managed facilities. Government and private offices will move to a 50% work-from-home arrangement during the same period, while municipal and Delhi government offices will use staggered hours to spread out commuting.
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The staggered schedule sets MCD office hours at 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and GNCTD office hours at 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., separating the two groups’ commuting periods.
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The parking surcharge is specifically intended to discourage private-vehicle use, while the staggered office hours are intended to spread out commuting.
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The government announced the measures three months ahead of winter, citing the capital’s historically poor air quality during the season.
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