Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a significant move aimed at reducing fuel expenditure and promoting sustainable transportation, Odisha Government has made the procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) mandatory for official use across the government departments and institutions from June 1, official sources said on Monday.

The Finance Department has issued detailed guidelines directing all government offices, undertakings, universities, societies, and government-supported institutions to prioritise the purchase of electric vehicles for official purposes. The decision comes amid rising fuel costs and ongoing global energy challenges linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

According to the notification, designated constitutional authorities ...