India, Nov. 13 -- Two Delhi ministers have directed their respective departments to implement a 50% work-from-home arrangement, as the city grapples with worsening air pollution.

The ministers who have issued the directions are Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who holds the environment portfolio, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, who oversees health.

Officials said the directions aim to reduce the number of vehicles on Delhi's roads and encourage employees to work remotely, thereby helping curb vehicular emissions.

Sirsa and Pankaj Kumar Singh have issued the directions amid concerns over pollution and the need to reduce vehicular movement, they said.

Delhi government's winter action plan, which came into effect from November 1, also directs fo 50 per ce...