Delhi Mandates 50% WFH, BS-VI Vehicles Only to Combat Pollution

• Delhi government mandates 50% Work From Home for government and private sectors from Thursday (December 18) to curb pollution.
• Only BS-VI compliant vehicles from outside Delhi will be permitted to enter the capital, effective Thursday.
• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the BS-VI rule and apologized for pollution, claiming daily AQI reduction.
• Labour Minister Kapil Mishra emphasized emission reduction, warned of penalties, and announced ₹10,000 aid for construction workers.
• Essential services like healthcare, emergency personnel, and pollution control staff are exempt from the WFH mandate.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements 50% WFH and BS-VI vehicle entry rules to tackle severe pollution under GRAP Stage III.