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State CMs Reduce Convoy Size Following PM Modi’s Appeal to Save Fuel
Following Prime Minister Modi’s decision to shrink his convoy and call for fuel conservation, NDA-ruled states announced measures to cut fuel use. The steps include vehicle reductions for chief ministers and officials, and restrictions on official air travel. The actions span Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Why It Matters
These moves reflect a broader call for austerity amid the West Asia conflict and rising concerns about energy security. They show political coordination at the state level with national guidance to reduce fuel consumption.
Timeline
6 Events
Gujarat: Governor and Deputy CM adjust travel plans
May 13, 2026
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devrat said he will travel within the state in trains and public transport instead of helicopters and flights. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi cancelled his US trip after PM Modi’s appeal for reducing foreign travel.
Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis restricts government air travel
May 13, 2026
In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that ministers will need prior approval from him for using government aircraft, and that non-essential air travel should be restricted.
Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma directs convoy reductions
May 13, 2026
In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed that convoys be reduced and that vehicles used for security should also be rationalised.
Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta reduces official vehicle use
May 13, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a reduction in the use of vehicles for official purposes. In a post on X, she said the PM’s appeal should be internalized and that she, along with all Cabinet colleagues, MLAs, public representatives, and Delhi government officers, will use the minimum number of vehicles required, prioritizing carpooling and public transport.
Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav reduces convoy size and urges ministers to follow suit
May 13, 2026
In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the number of vehicles for his convoy will be reduced and urged the ministers to follow suit.
PM Modi reduces convoy size and urges fuel-saving measures
May 13, 2026
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to reduce his convoy size, he has asked ministers, MPs, MLAs, and public representatives to use public transport for one day each week. He has also urged institutions employing large numbers of personnel to offer two days of work-from-home per week to conserve fuel amid the West Asia conflict.