PM Modi Calls for Return to Covid-Era Work Habits to Mitigate Economic Crisis
PM Modi repeats appeal to bring back Covid-era WFH measures, cut fuel consumption
The Indian Express
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt Covid-era practices like work-from-home and carpooling to combat rising import prices and economic uncertainty due to global conflicts. He emphasized the need for collective responsibility and public participation to navigate these challenges.
- 01PM Modi warns of economic crises due to ongoing global conflicts.
- 02He advocates for work-from-home and virtual meetings to reduce fuel consumption.
- 03The Prime Minister highlights soaring import prices and disrupted supply chains.
- 04Public participation is essential to mitigate the impact on ordinary citizens.
- 05Modi calls for increased use of public transport and carpooling.
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In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the need for citizens to return to 'Covid-era' habits, including work-from-home and carpooling, as a response to the economic challenges posed by ongoing global conflicts. He described the current situation as potentially one of the biggest crises of this decade, following the coronavirus pandemic. Modi emphasized that the economic aftereffects could lead to soaring import prices, disrupted supply chains, and pressure on foreign exchange reserves. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sardardham community center in Vadodara, Gujarat, he noted that the world is facing continuous instability, which is also affecting India. He called for collective responsibility and urged citizens to make small sacrifices, such as reducing fuel consumption and using public transport. Modi's appeal for public participation comes as he aims to minimize the impact of these adverse situations on ordinary citizens. He also encouraged both government and private institutions to prioritize remote working policies and online classes in schools until normalcy returns.
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The call for reduced fuel consumption and increased remote working could lead to lower commuting costs for citizens and help stabilize the economy during global disruptions.
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