Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a series of austerity and traffic-reduction measures aimed at easing congestion, cutting fuel consumption, and promoting public transport use across the national capital.

Addressing the media, the Delhi Chief Minister said government employees would be allowed to work from home for two days every week. The Delhi government will also issue an advisory urging private companies to adopt similar remote-working arrangements wherever possible.

“For all big companies, we’ll request them personally,” Gupta said while outlining the new measures.

As part of the initiative, the Delhi government will also introduce a weekly “Metro Day” every Monday to encourage the use of public transportation among officials and citizens.

“Every Monday will be ‘Metro Day’. All Ministers and senior officers, wherever possible, will use the metro to come to the office and go,” the Chief Minister stated.

The measures are being viewed as part of a broader effort by the Delhi government to reduce road congestion, fuel usage, and pollution while promoting sustainable urban mobility.

Officials indicated that educational institutions may also be encouraged to conduct online classes on select days to further reduce peak-hour traffic pressure across the city. The government is expected to issue detailed operational guidelines in the coming days.

The announcement comes as Delhi continues to face mounting challenges related to traffic congestion, rising fuel costs, air pollution, and pressure on urban infrastructure. Experts say flexible work arrangements and increased reliance on public transport could help reduce commuter load significantly if implemented effectively by both public and private sectors.

The Delhi Metro, one of the busiest rapid transit systems in the world, is likely to witness increased weekday ridership under the proposed “Metro Day” campaign. Government officials believe the symbolic participation of ministers and senior bureaucrats could encourage broader public participation.

Industry observers noted that the work-from-home recommendation reflects the growing acceptance of hybrid work culture in India following the COVID-19 pandemic, with many companies already operating under flexible attendance policies.

The Delhi government is expected to hold consultations with corporate groups, educational institutions, and transport authorities before rolling out the full framework of the initiative.