New Delhi, May 14 -- In a move aimed at promoting fuel conservation and setting an example for public representatives, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reduced the number of vehicles used in his official convoy, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal for responsible energy consumption amid rising concerns over fuel usage and imports.
Sources Thursday said the decision was taken in response to the Prime Minister's broader call for adopting sustainable practices and reducing avoidable fuel consumption as part of a national effort towards energy efficiency and self-reliance. The reduction in the Speaker's convoy is being viewed within parliamentary circles as a symbolic but significant gesture meant to encourage austerity an...