Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has 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.
This is seen as a significant step amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity push. She also urged residents of Delhi to adopt car pooling.In line with this initiative, she travelled by the Delhi metro today. She said that Energy conservation is a responsibility linked to national interest, and Delhi government is working with full commitment to promote fuel conservation and public transport.CM Gupta urged all Delhi residents to also join this national effort for energy conservation.
In a post on X on late Tuesday, Rekha Gupta said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the citizens of the country to save petrol-diesel and make energy conservation a people's movement, in view of the current global situation. In internalising this important appeal of Hon'ble Prime Minister ji, a decision has been taken to limit the number of vehicles for departmental work. I and all my Cabinet colleagues, all MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party, public representatives, officers of the Delhi government, and all departments will also use the minimum number of vehicles as per requirement and prioritise carpooling and public transport."
Rekha Gupta assured that the Delhi government is committed to ensuring energy conservation and urged citizens to join in the national efforts. Meanwhile, PM Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. The initiative aims to promote responsible use of petrol and diesel while encouraging public transport and carpooling across government offices and public representatives.
CM Rekha Gupta stated that all government departments, ministers, MLAs, and officials will now use a minimum number of vehicles based on necessity. Key Measures Announced by the CM include reduction in official departmental vehicles,Ministers and MLAs directed to use minimal transport,Promotion of carpooling among officials,Encouragement of public transport usage and Focus on energy conservation in daily governance. The Chief Minister emphasized that the decision reflects the government’s commitment to national interest and sustainable resource use.
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