Uttar Pradesh Officials Champion Eco-Friendly Commuting
In Uttar Pradesh, officials are promoting eco-friendly commuting methods like cycling and public transport, following PM Modi's call for petroleum conservation. This move includes initiatives like 'No Fuel Day' and reduced official convoys, aimed at reducing pollution and fostering environmental conservation.
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Uttar Pradesh's ministers and senior officials took a stand for eco-friendly commutes on Thursday, exemplified by cycling, walking, and using public transport to reach their offices. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for conserving petroleum products and curbing pollution.
Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna and State Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh exemplified this by embracing cycling and public transport, respectively. At the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Director Radha Krishan Dhiman also cycled from his residence while encouraging employees and students to minimize vehicle use.
Further, leaders like District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh and Varanasi Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari joined the initiative by choosing to walk to their offices. The Municipal Corporation, inspired by Modi's call, declared every Saturday a 'No Fuel Day'. Yogi Adityanath also directed a 50% reduction in official convoys state-wide, boosting this eco-friendly drive.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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