New Delhi, May 26 -- The Delhi government has ordered a sharp reduction in official travel spending, mandating a 25% cut in domestic travel expenses across departments in 2026-27, compared with the previous financial year.

The move comes as the government rolls out a 90-day "Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan" campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to tackle global energy uncertainties and economic stress.

An office memorandum issued by the finance department on May 22 said the Delhi government had initiated various expenditure rationalisation measures to curb avoidable spending and address fiscal imbalances arising from rising global oil prices and other economic pressures.

Under the new directions, all departments, autonom...