Amid PM Modi's austerity push, Delhi govt urges private firms to allow 2 days WFH; DMRC to run additional trains
The Delhi government has urged private firms to adopt a two-day work-from-home policy to conserve fuel amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader austerity measures. Exemptions are provided for essential services, while the Delhi Metro will run additional trains to support public transport use. The move follows similar measures in government offices and aims to reduce vehicular fuel consumption and peak-hour traffic.
- ▪The Delhi government has advised private companies to implement at least two days of work from home per week to conserve fuel.
- ▪Essential service providers such as hospitals, water, and electricity services are exempt from the work-from-home advisory.
- ▪The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will operate 24 additional train trips weekly starting May 18 to accommodate increased public transport use.
- ▪The advisory also recommends staggered office hours, carpooling, and virtual meetings to reduce fuel consumption.
- ▪Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a 90-day 'Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan' campaign promoting fuel-saving measures in government and private sectors.
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Amid PM Modi's austerity push, Delhi govt urges private firms to allow 2 days WFH; DMRC to run additional trainsThe advisory has provided an exemption to private entities involved in essential services.Updated on: May 17, 2026 3:31 PM ISTEdited by Arya MishraShare viaCopy link Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures amid the West Asia crisis, the Delhi government has now urged private firms to allow work from home for two days a week.The Delhi government has already announced a string of measures for government offices.
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