New Delhi: Amid the rising air pollution crisis, the Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government on Sunday decided to close all government and private schools. The government also decided to ban all construction activities till 17th November. The authorities have also advised the government & private offices to adopt work from home.Also Read - Delhi Smog: Doctors Advise Covid Recovered Patients to Take Extra Care, Urge People To Stay Indoors
To recall, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also announced the closure of all Delhi schools starting from Monday for a week. Also Read - Delhi Pollution Crisis: Are Lockdown Measures Effective in Improving Air Quality? Experts Explain
This came after the Supreme Court pressed the emergency button on Delhi air pollution. The Delhi government also decided to switch to work from home for 100% of the workforce starting from Monday. Also Read - Delhi Continues to Wheeze as Thick Blanket Of Smog Covers National Capital, Air Quality Slips to 'Severe' Category
Private offices will be issued an advisory to go for the ‘Work From Home’ option as much as possible, Kejriwal said. No construction activity will be allowed between November 14 and 17.