Delhi fuel-saving measures: Ministers use metro, EVs, and virtual meetings after Modi appeal

Delhi ministers are adopting fuel-saving measures after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, including metro travel, electric vehicles, smaller official convoys, and more online meetings. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged BJP legislators to share government initiatives widely, while officials reduced lighting at the Delhi Secretariat. The drive also encourages public participation through Mera Bharat, Mera Yogadan.

Delhi ministers are shifting to public transport, electric vehicles and online meetings after Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal. The steps aim to lower fuel use and avoid avoidable spending. Officials said the drive has grown due to rising global crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has also added pressure on energy costs.

The Delhi government said it is urging ministers, officials and residents to cut fuel use. The advisory backs public transport, smaller convoys and other sustainable habits. Departments were also told to check power use at workplaces. Officials said lights and air-conditioning should run only when needed under the conservation effort.

Delhi government fuel conservation drive

The government has reduced the chief ministers official convoy by around 60 per cent. The convoy now has four vehicles, including two electric vehicles. An official said Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and the chief minister are using EVs. The same official said both operate with reduced security convoys.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa travelled from the camp office to the Delhi Secretariat by metro. The journey also involved an electric vehicle, officials said. Sirsa said, "We are encouraging the use of public transport, EVs and smaller official convoys as part of fuel-saving measures. Small individual efforts together create transformative national change.\"

PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh reached an NDMC event using a battery-powered bicycle. Parvesh Sahib Singh called fuel saving a shared duty for everyone. Parvesh Sahib Singh said the government is promoting work-from-home options. Parvesh Sahib Singh also pointed to higher metro use to reduce traffic and fuel burn.

Delhi Secretariat electricity conservation measures

Officials said power saving steps are also underway inside government offices. Lighting inside the Delhi Secretariat has been lowered based on need. The government also asked departments to review electricity use across offices. The instruction covers lighting and cooling use during working hours.

Education Minister Ashish Sood held a virtual meeting with principals and heads of schools. The schools were government institutions from several districts. The meeting aimed to support virtual interaction. Officials said the goal was to avoid travel that could be postponed or replaced online.

Delhi ministers promote online meetings and EVs

Tourism, Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra travelled to the Delhi Secretariat in an electric vehicle. Mishra said Metro Monday, work-from-home plans and fewer private trips are being promoted. Mishra said traders and industrialists are supporting the campaign. Mishra added that some are adopting work-from-home and encouraging EV use.

Mishra also chaired a virtual meeting with officials, according to a statement. Mishra said the written format of the advisory is ready. Mishra said special formats for inspection and progress reviews at district level are finalised. Officials were asked to review the campaign in their areas and maximise online work to save fuel.

The advisory keeps key public services outside the work-from-home arrangement. Exemptions cover hospitals, healthcare, fire services and prisons. Public transport and utility services are also exempt. These include electricity, water supply and sanitation. Disaster management and other essential services are also listed as exempt.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a meeting of BJP legislators at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday. Rekha Gupta asked legislators to take government decisions and initiatives to every household. Rekha Gupta also held a virtual meeting with district magistrates. The meeting aimed to build participation through the Mera Bharat, Mera Yogadan initiative.

With inputs from PTI