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WFH for two days, no foreign travel for govt officials: Delhi govt's big move amid US-Iran war fallout

Posted on: May 14, 2026 16:06 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
WFH for two days, no foreign travel for govt officials: Delhi govt's big move amid US-Iran war fallout
DElhi chief government minister Rekha Gupta has proclaimed 2 years of act from home government employees, use of online meetings, and minimum use of vehicles as part of PM Modi's austerity appeal amid geopolitical disruptions over the Middle East war.She also said the private sector would be advised to implement work-from-home arrangements, adding that the labour department would monitor compliance.“At government level, two days will be work from home every week,” said the Delhi CM.“Private sector will be advised to give work from home. Labour dept will monitor this. They should give work from home,” she added. Also Read | Ministers use public transport; NDMC puts two-thirds of employees on WFHWhy WFH, online meeting push from Delhi govt?The war started on February 28, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route and triggering concerns over a wider energy crisis.Delhi government ministers and senior officials on Wednesday began implementing a series of austerity and fuel-conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to cut petroleum consumption amid the prevailing US-Iran war.Earlier HT reported, sources said ministers are being encouraged to use public transport and carpool, limit the use of official vehicles and suspend foreign travel.Rekha Gupta said the government has decided to reduce the use of official vehicles and encourage ministers, legislators and officials to rely more on public transport and carpooling.Urging residents to follow suit, Gupta said a shift from private vehicles to Metro trains and buses would not only help save fuel but also reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.The Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board and the irrigation and flood control department also issued formal orders directing officials to prioritise virtual meetings, promote electric mobility and observe a weekly “No Car Day”.

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