Modi's fuel-saving appeal: Ministers, CMs cut convoys, switch to EVs
Across India, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and state government departments have begun implementing fuel-conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens to reduce fuel consumption, amid the continuing global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The nationwide response, visible from New Delhi to Bihar and Gujarat, marks one of the most coordinated symbolic mobilisations of political leadership on energy policy in recent years.
Key Developments at the Centre
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday departed from their respective residences with significantly smaller convoys, in direct response to the Prime Minister's call for reduced fuel usage. Earlier on Tuesday, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale travelled via the Mumbai Metro from Vidhan Bhavan to Bandra Kurla Complex, becoming one of the first central ministers to publicly demonstrate the shift to public transport.
State Governments Act on the Appeal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed a 50 per cent reduction in the number of vehicles used in official convoys and encouraged officials to adopt work-from-home arrangements and virtual meetings wherever possible. He also appealed to citizens to increase the use of public transport, cycling, and electric vehicles, while promoting a weekly
