Work from home appeal: Due to the ongoing West Asia conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged Indians to bring work-from-home arrangements,
online meetings, and reduced travel and other similar practices that were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a rally organised by the Telangana BJP in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 10) said the country must prepare itself for the economic impact of international conflicts by cutting unnecessary fuel consumption and reducing dependence on imports. "We must prioritise work from home, online conferences, and virtual meetings again," he said. The Prime Minister linked the appeal directly to India's energy security concerns and rising global pressure on imported petroleum products. Pushing a similar request ahead, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asked citizens to contribute by stepping forward with promptness. Here’s what he posted on X regarding the same, “In compliance with the call of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, we must come forward with promptness.” Reduce fuel consumption...Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and other public representatives should use public transport one day a week. At the same time, a 'No Vehicle Day' should be organised one day a week. This campaign should also involve government employees, students of schools-colleges, and various sections of society.
CM Yogi today, May 14, participated in a program, ‘Defining 9 Years of Transformation’ organised by The Times of India in Lucknow. He reminded citizens of the appeal made by PM Modi regarding work from home. The CM said Prime Minister Modi has made an appeal; we should join it. Remember, if the country survives, we all survive.
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Work from home appeal: CM Yogi’s new advisory
CM Yogi Adityanath has urged workplaces across the state to adopt a work-from-home culture, especially for two days a week in offices with a large workforce.
Work From Home appeal: No Vehicle day and staggered timings
According to a report by Economic Times, citing an official statement, the UP chief minister, CM Yogi, has proposed a weekly 'No Vehicle Day' and called on ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and public representatives to use public transport at least once a week.
Government employees, students from schools and colleges, and other sections of society were encouraged to take part in the campaign.
According to the report, Adityanath also proposed staggered office timings to reduce fuel consumption during peak hours, and encouraged cycling, carpooling, and the use of electric vehicles. In cities with metro connectivity, he urged commuters to make greater use of metro services and suggested expanding bus routes along high-demand corridors.
Schools and colleges were advised to encourage the use of school buses, with road buses to be linked where needed, the report said.
To avoid unnecessary electricity consumption
According to the reports, the chief minister also urged the citizens to avoid unnecessary consumption of electricity in government buildings, homes and private establishments. A special request was made for decorative lighting in commercial complexes; the CM urged them to minimise the consumption after 10 pm. According to the report, the museums and memorials are soon to be made free for visitors for a limited period, and people are also asked to avoid non-essential foreign travel for the next six months.
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