India, May 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using metros and public transport wherever available, opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary, preferring railway transport for movement of goods, increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible. He also called for revival of COVID-era efficiency measures in national interest, including work-from-home arrangements, Online conferences and virtual meetings.

The PM called for a collective participation to help India face global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges, and rising prices caused by international conflicts.

In a public address at Hyderabad, PM Modi emphasised that patriotism is no...