Gandhinagar, May 13: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal regarding fuel conservation, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has announced several measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption in official and educational systems while promoting the use of public transport.
This initiative follows the Prime Minister’s address in Hyderabad on Sunday, where he urged citizens to contribute to economic stability amid global uncertainties.
In his speech, the Prime Minister called on the public to reduce dependence on imported fuel, conserve foreign exchange, and adopt responsible consumption habits. He encouraged increased use of public transport and carpooling, while also urging citizens to limit unnecessary imports and foreign travel.
Prime Minister Modi described this appeal as part of broader efforts towards national economic stability and self-reliance during times of global turmoil.
In line with this message, Governor Devvrat convened a meeting with senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary Ashok Sharma, Home Director A.K. Joshi, and ADC Shubham Kumar, at Lok Bhavan. During this meeting, he announced changes to his travel protocols and administrative directives.
The Governor stated that until the petroleum situation stabilizes in the country, he would refrain from using helicopters or air travel for official duties within Gujarat. Instead, he will rely on trains, state transport buses, and other public transport systems.
He also ordered a reduction in his official convoy, emphasizing that only a minimal number of vehicles would be used for security purposes, despite the Z-plus security arrangement.
Furthering this initiative from his office, the Governor directed all state universities to observe a ‘Fuel-Free Day’ once a week. He instructed institutions to encourage students and staff to avoid petrol and diesel vehicles on that day, promoting the use of bicycles, electric vehicles, or public transport instead.
Administrative departments across the state have also been advised to limit unnecessary vehicle use for official tasks and prioritize fuel efficiency in daily operations.
Governor Devvrat stated that these measures are intended to reflect the Prime Minister’s broader appeals, which include fuel conservation, promotion of indigenous products, natural farming practices, and a reduction in edible oil consumption.
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