Gangtok, May 15 -- The Government of Sikkim, through the Home Department, has issued a notification announcing a series of austerity measures and resource conservation measures with effect from May 18, 2026. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide appeal to reduce petroleum consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

According to the announcement, the new guidelines include a 50% reduction in the Chief Minister's vehicle convoy and a shift to a five-day work week for government offices. To further streamline resources, the state has directed work-from-home arrangements for 50% of its workforce on a roster basis and imposed a 30% cut in fuel allotments for official vehicles.

Additional restrictions include a on...