Delhi Embraces Sustainable Commutes Amid West Asia Conflict
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reduces her convoy size, using electric vehicles to conserve fuel amid the West Asia conflict, following PM Modi's call for prudent resource use. This move accompanies recommendations for work from home, public transport use, and reduced official activities, aiming for a greener Delhi.
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In a significant move towards sustainability, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reduced her official convoy by 60%, with two of the four vehicles being electric. This initiative aligns with the broader measures prompted by the ongoing West Asia conflict, aimed at curbing fuel consumption.
The steps coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for conscious and conservative energy use. Gupta, along with Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, demonstrated these efforts by utilizing EVs on a notable day and endorsing public transport and carpooling that promote energy security.
Gupta further announced remote working guidelines for government offices and encouraged citizens to observe a voluntary 'no-vehicle day.' Political convoys have been a critique for the opposition, but the chief minister defended the stand by challenging them to adopt similar measures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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