Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reduced his convoy size by almost half. This move comes after the Prime Minister issued “seven appeals” urging citizens to support economic resilience by cutting down on imported fuel usage and adopting environmentally friendly alternatives amid tensions in West Asia.

PM Modi encouraged people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using public transport more often, sharing vehicles, and switching to electric vehicles, highlighting the impact of global disruptions and rising fuel costs. He has also significantly trimmed his own convoy while maintaining all necessary security measures required under SPG protocols.

In line with this approach, Home Minister Amit Shah also decided to scale down the number of vehicles in his convoy without affecting security arrangements. As part of a broader push for sustainability, PM Modi has instructed officials to include electric vehicles in his convoy wherever possible, without making new purchases. Following this example, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has also imposed restrictions on official vehicles used by ministers, MLAs, and other public representatives. She has encouraged residents of Delhi to adopt carpooling as well.

In a post on X, she said that in response to the Prime Minister’s appeal to save fuel and promote energy conservation, the government has decided to limit vehicle usage for official work. She added that she, along with her cabinet colleagues, MLAs, government officers, and departments, will use the minimum number of vehicles required and prioritize carpooling and public transport.