Jammu, May 17 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call to the nation and appealed to the citizens to consciously adopt fuel-saving practices in their daily lives.

He urged people to use public transport wherever possible, avoid unnecessary use of private vehicles, switch off engines at traffic signals and embrace carpooling as a habit.

Addressing the Club Leadership Learning Seminar organised by Rotary District 3070 here, the Governor stressed that saving fuel is not merely an economic necessity, but a national duty and a direct contribution to reducing the country's import burden and carbon footprint.

He called upon Rotary Clubs across the region to actively spread awareness...