Delhi government ends work-from-home policy for staff

The Delhi government has ended its work-from-home arrangement for state employees, ordering a full return to office as officials cited a normalization of the geopolitical situation that had previously disrupted global energy supplies. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved the withdrawal of the policy on Saturday, July 4, 2026, according to a statement from her office.

The work-from-home measure, which allowed government employees to work remotely on Wednesdays and Saturdays, was introduced in May as part of a broader fuel conservation campaign. It was a response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity amid concerns over oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict in West Asia. The Chief Minister's Office stated the decision was made because the geopolitical situation has "practically normalised."

Alongside ending the remote work option, the government has revised standard office hours for the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Employees will now work from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., replacing the previous schedule of 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Officials indicated that staggered office timings will continue in some form to help manage...