New Delhi, May 11 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called on citizens to adopt energy-saving practices and responsible consumption habits, saying public participation was essential for protecting national interests and strengthening India's self-reliance efforts.

In a statement issued by the state government, CM Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens was not limited to economic savings but was also linked to the larger objective of building a strong and self-reliant India.

The Chief Minister said conserving energy resources should be treated as a collective responsibility and urged people to contribute through practical and voluntary measures in their daily lives.

Dhami outlined several steps that...