New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- With rising AQI levels in Delhi and GRAP IV measures in effect, the state government has directed all administrative secretaries and department heads to attend office regularly, while limiting physical staff presence to 50%.

The government's decision comes after an order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.

"The remaining 50 per cent staff shall work from home, provided that the Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments can call officers/officials to the office, as required to ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential and emergency public servic...