Guwahati, May 13 -- Responding to the clarion call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "Economic Self-Reliance" and responsible nation-building, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya announced measures aimed at promoting fuel conservation and sustainable living in the State.

As part of the initiatives, Governor Acharya stated that the size of the official carcade used for the travel of the Hon'ble Governor would be reduced by 70 per cent, as per the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The Governor has also initiated measures to reduce electricity consumption at Lok Bhavan in Assam. Earlier, he had taken steps to reduce the standard fuel utilisation by 10 per cent as part of ongoing efforts towards resource conservation and administrative ef...