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Delhi Announces 2 Days Of WFH A Week In Government Offices After PM's Appeal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced two work-from-home days per week for government offices, along with a reduced official convoy and other fuel-conservation measures. The package includes a weekly Metro rollout, a public No Vehicle Day, a ban on new vehicle purchases for six months, and energy-saving rules for offices. It aligns with Prime Minister Modi's appeal amid rising fuel prices and global uncertainties.
Why It Matters
If implemented, the measures could reshape government operations and public mobility in Delhi, signaling coordination with national conservation efforts amid economic uncertainty.
Timeline
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Policy measures take effect from May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
The government said the measures would take effect from May 15, 2026, including two days of work from home for government offices, a four-vehicle convoy with two electric vehicles, the 'Monday Metro' commuting plan for ministers and officials, and the public No Vehicle Day. The package also includes a six-month ban on new purchases of petrol, diesel, or electric vehicles, a 10% increase in transport allowances for employees, a one-year ban on official foreign travel, a citizens' pledge to promote savings, office air conditioning set to 24-26 degrees Celsius, and the installation of master switches to curb electricity wastage.
Announcement of two days WFH and related fuel-saving measures in Delhi
May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a package aimed at fuel conservation, including two days of work from home for government offices and minimum use of vehicles. The convoy was reduced to four vehicles, two of which are electric, and the government launched a campaign 'Mera Bharat Mera Yogdan' to promote fuel saving and efficient governance. The plan also includes a weekly 'Monday Metro' for ministers and staff, a public No Vehicle Day, a six-month halt on new petrol, diesel, or electric vehicle purchases, a 10% rise in transport allowance, a ban on foreign travel for one year, a citizens' pledge to promote savings, 24-26 C air conditioning in offices, and master switches to reduce electricity wastage.