India, May 25 -- In a move to switch to green energy and reduce fossil fuel consumption amid the West Asia conflict, the Public Works Department (PWD) has ordered electric pumps to tackle waterlogging, expedited electrification of its vehicle fleet, and expansion of charging infrastructure.

The PWD also ordered that no official will undertake any foreign visit, in either a personal or official capacity, till further orders. "All such proposals, if any, shall be dropped immediately, and any leave already sanctioned for foreign travel shall stand cancelled," the order reads.

The May 22 order, issued by the deputy secretary (administration), states, "maximise use of electric pumps and permanent pumping stations in place of diesel-operated ...