New Delhi, October 1: The Delhi government plans to roll out ‘location-specific’ staggered office timings in the national capital from November. As a result of this, people working in busy business and office hubs such as Connaught Place, ITO, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Nehru Place may see a change in their work hours, according to a Hindustan Times report.

As per the government plan, offices will be asked to operate in different timings instead of everyone having a common 9 am to 5 pm work shift. The initial plan was drafted on Monday when Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met experts to discuss on the plan which has the motive to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the national capital. Delhi Man Fined Rs 23,000 for Violating Traffic Rules.

After the meeting, transport minister Kailash Gahlot informed that the staggered timing will start from November 4, the same day the odd-even road space rationing scheme is rolled out. The changed timings will be applicable to Delhi government offices and area-specific private offices and markets alike.

Last month, Kejriwal announced a 7-point plan to tackle pollution in the national capital which will include the implementation of the odd-even scheme from November 4 to November 15 to curb pollution post-Diwali. The scheme is based on the last digit of the vehicle's registration number. Under this, odd and even-numbered vehicles will ply on alternate days.

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