Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a mandatory two-day-per-week work-from-home policy for all government offices to conserve fuel [1].
The measures aim to reduce traffic congestion and fuel consumption amid rising global uncertainties. This push aligns with the "Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdaan" campaign and an appeal for conservation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi [2].
"We are introducing a two‑day work‑from‑home policy for all government offices to save fuel and reduce traffic congestion," Gupta said [3].
While the policy is mandatory for the public sector, the government issued an advisory urging private offices and IT firms to adopt similar remote work schedules [4]. The measures were announced on Thursday, June 13, 2026, and took effect the following day [5].
Beyond remote work, the administration is implementing strict austerity measures for leadership. The chief minister's official convoy has been reduced to four vehicles [6]. Ministers are now required to use the Delhi Metro on Mondays and must observe one voluntary no-vehicle day each week [7].
Financial cuts to fuel budgets will also impact government staff. Monthly fuel allowances for officials have been reduced to between 160 and 200 liters [8]. This represents a decrease of about 20% from the previous allocation of 200 to 250 liters [8].
"Officials will now receive between 160 and 200 liters of petrol per month, a reduction of about 20% from the earlier allocation," a Delhi government spokesperson said [8].
“"We are introducing a two‑day work‑from‑home policy for all government offices to save fuel and reduce traffic congestion."”
This policy represents a shift toward institutionalizing remote work as a tool for environmental and economic crisis management rather than just employee flexibility. By combining mandatory government mandates with voluntary requests for the private sector, the Delhi government is attempting to create a city-wide reduction in carbon emissions and fuel dependency during a period of global volatility.
