Several states in India have announced austerity measures to conserve fuel and cut non-essential expenditure following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal. The measures include reduction in official convoys, curbs on foreign travel, virtual meetings, and greater use of public transport.
In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed ministers to use government aircraft only for urgent official work, while ministers began cutting down travel and shifting to virtual meetings.
Other states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, have also implemented similar measures, with some even reducing the number of vehicles in their convoys and promoting work-from-home arrangements.
While the government has not rolled out a formal policy, the decisions by ministers and the administration are seen as a response to PM Modi's appeal to conserve fuel and cut non-essential expenditure amid rising global energy prices.
