India, May 13 -- After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to reduce his convoy size, several Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ruled states have announced measures to cut down on consumption of fuel amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

In Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed an immediate 50% reduction in the fleet of vehicles for himself and his cabinet, said people aware of the details.

He has asked ministers, MPs, MLAs, and public representatives to use public transport for one day every week. Pitching for allowing 'Work From Home' (WFH), he has asked institutions employing a large number of personnel to offer two days of WFH per week.

Additionally, 50% of internal meetings...