Odisha's green push: Governor's EV convoy, solar-powered Lok Bhavan

Odisha Governor's convoy adopts EVs and Lok Bhavan uses solar power. CM Mohan Charan Majhi halved his convoy, urging citizens to cut private vehicle use and save fuel, responding to PM Modi's appeal amid the ongoing global fuel crisis.

Odisha's Green Initiatives

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati's official convoy has adopted electric vehicles as part of a sustained push towards clean and sustainable mobility, reflecting an institutional commitment to environmental responsibility and green energy practices. This green initiative has been continuously in practice for more than a year, reflecting a consistent effort towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

In addition to the green mobility transition, Lok Bhavan meets its energy requirements through solar power, emerging as a net-zero energy destination and further reinforcing the focus on clean and renewable energy.

CM Majhi Cuts Convoy, Urges Fuel Conservation

According to the Odisha CMO, CM Mohan Charan Majhi cut his convoy, urging citizens to reduce private vehicle use. "CM Majhi downsized his convoy by nearly half as a symbolic step to reduce fuel consumption following PM Narendra Modi's appeal amid the ongoing fuel crisis linked to the West Asia situation. The CM also urged people of Odisha to minimise the use of private vehicles and make greater use of public transport. He advised citizens to use vehicles only when necessary and avoid unnecessary travel to conserve fuel," he said.

PM Modi's National Appeal to Cut Consumption

The move comes in direct response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens to cut fuel consumption amid global oil market uncertainties. PM Modi, while addressing a gathering in Secunderabad on Sunday, urged citizens to prioritise work from home, cut fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, reduce cooking oil use, shift to natural farming and curb gold purchases. He stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards natural farming to help save foreign currency and protect the environment.

Highlighting the burden of fertiliser imports, the Prime Minister said India spends a significant amount of foreign exchange on importing chemical fertilisers and urged farmers to reduce their usage.

To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift in how India moves. He urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using the metro and public transport wherever available, opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary, preferring railway transport for the movement of goods, and increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible. (ANI)

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