New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly cut down the size of his official convoy just days after urging citizens to use fuel-powered transport more responsibly in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict, leading to the disruption of energy supplies.
The development came days after he appealed for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely. Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, several chief ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-ruled states also implemented austerity measures.
A downsizing in the prime minister's convoy was implemented in his recent domestic visits. The reduction was done while maintaining essential security components as per the SPG protocol, reported PTI, citing sources.
Here Is The List Of CMs Of NDA-Ruled States Who Opted For Cost Cutting:
Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced a series of measures aimed at fuel conservation. These measures include an immediate 50 per cent reduction in the number of vehicles in the fleets of ministers and officials. Yogi Adityanath also urged people to cut fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary purchases of gold. The UP CM’s directions came amid the global instability due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Bhajan Lal Sharma:The Rajasthan CM also instructed all officials, including the Chief Secretary, to reduce the convoy size. "He said that the focus is on reducing fuel consumption by avoiding unnecessary travel and promoting more economical use of petrol and diesel," Sharma said, as quoted by IANS.
Mohan Yadav:The Madhya Pradesh CM has ordered a reduction in the number of vehicles in his cavalcade and even those of his ministers for promoting energy conservation. Yadav said his cavalcade will have the minimum number of vehicles required for security, reported The Times of India.
Rekha Gupta:The Delhi CM directed cabinet colleagues, all MLAs of the BJP, public representatives, officers of the Delhi government, and all departments to use the minimum number of vehicles as per requirement and prioritise carpooling and public transport, reported News on AIR. She will reduce the size of her convoy .
Chandrababu Naidu:The Andhra Pradesh CM also ordered a 50 percent reduction in the number of vehicles used in his convoy during district tours. The Chief Minister took this decision as part of the broader savings measures announced by the Prime Minister in the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its potential impact on global fuel prices and fiscal pressures, according to an official statement by the AP government.
Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat announced he would travel on public transport within the state. Even the Bihar government also signalled to opt for fuel-consumption measures.
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