State Leaders Respond to PM Modi's Fuel Conservation Appeal by Reducing Convoy Sizes
State CMs reduce convoy size following PM Modi’s appeal for saving fuel
Hindustan Times
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In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation amid the West Asia conflict, several state leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have announced significant reductions in their convoy sizes. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra are among the states implementing measures to cut fuel consumption, including encouraging public transport usage and limiting official vehicle numbers.
- 01Uttar Pradesh's CM Yogi Adityanath orders a 50% reduction in his convoy and promotes public transport.
- 02Madhya Pradesh's CM Mohan Yadav and Delhi's CM Rekha Gupta also announce reductions in convoy sizes.
- 03Delhi's CM emphasizes energy conservation as a collective effort.
- 04Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis mandates prior approval for government aircraft use.
- 05Gujarat's Governor opts for trains and public transport instead of helicopters.
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Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, several state leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have initiated measures to reduce fuel consumption. In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated a 50% reduction in the number of vehicles in his convoy and encouraged ministers and public representatives to utilize public transport one day a week. He also proposed allowing 'Work From Home' (WFH) for two days a week in large institutions and conducting 50% of internal meetings virtually. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a reduction in convoy vehicles and urged ministers to follow suit. Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta echoed these sentiments, stating that all officials would minimize vehicle use and prioritize carpooling. In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has also directed a reduction in convoy sizes, while Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has implemented a requirement for prior approval for government aircraft usage. Additionally, Gujarat's Governor Acharya Devrat has committed to using trains and public transport instead of helicopters for state travel, reflecting a broader commitment to energy conservation across the BJP-led states.
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These measures aim to reduce fuel consumption, which could lead to lower transportation costs and a positive environmental impact. Citizens may also benefit from improved public transport options.
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