Hyderabad, May 14: The Government of Telangana is reportedly considering further reductions in the Chief Minister’s convoy as part of fuel conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid the ongoing global energy crisis.
According to official sources, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is already travelling within Hyderabad city limits with a reduced convoy consisting of only two to three vehicles, except during long distance or high security movements.
Officials are now reportedly examining the possibility of further cutting down the number of vehicles in the Chief Minister’s convoy even during district level tours and outstation visits. Discussions are also underway regarding similar reductions in convoys used by State ministers and senior officials.
The proposed move comes as several states across the country initiate austerity and fuel saving measures in response to rising fuel prices and concerns over foreign exchange expenditure linked to the continuing West Asia crisis.
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Several State governments have already started implementing measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and official expenditure.
In Delhi, the government reportedly decided to reduce nearly 60 percent of vehicles attached to the Chief Minister’s convoy. The Delhi administration has also encouraged work from home arrangements for government employees for a limited period in order to reduce fuel usage and traffic congestion.
In Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed officials to reduce nearly 50 percent of vehicles in his convoy. Officials said the revised convoy arrangements are expected to come into force from Thursday.
Sources said Telangana is also studying additional cost cutting measures including wider use of electric vehicles, virtual meetings and reduced non essential travel by ministers and senior officials.
The Prime Minister recently urged citizens and governments to adopt fuel conservation measures including reduced petrol and diesel consumption, increased use of public transport, carpooling and electric vehicles to help manage the economic impact of the West Asia conflict and rising global fuel prices.
Officials indicated that the Telangana government may announce detailed guidelines on convoy reductions and other fuel saving initiatives shortly.
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