Delhi Doubles Parking Fees, Mandates 50% WFH to Combat Winter Air Pollution

Delhi government has rolled out a set of measures aimed at reducing winter air pollution, announced on Monday. The first step is a doubling of parking fees across the city, a move that officials say will discourage private vehicle use. In addition, the administration has mandated that 50 per cent of the workforce in government offices work from home during the peak pollution months. The policy also includes a temporary ban on construction activities, a major source of particulate matter in Delhi. Together, these steps are intended to lower emissions and improve air quality during the cold season.