India, July 1 -- Fifty per cent of the employees in Delhi Government and private offices will work from home from November 1 every year under a new permanent anti-pollution policy, notified by the Delhi Government on Wednesday.

The measure, which will remain in force until January 31, is part of a comprehensive winter pollution master plan aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and tackling Delhi's annual toxic smog, according to news agency ANI.

Private establishments have also been directed to introduce staggered working hours, ensure compliance with work-from-home arrangements, and promote carpooling, ride-sharing, public buses and other modes of public transport to reduce the number of vehicles used for commuting.

According to a pre...