In a transfer geared toward selling austerity and lowering gas consumption, Mohan Yadav has determined to cut back the variety of autos in his official convoy from 13 to eight, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel amid the current global situation.

The choice comes days after Aaj Tak highlighted how newly appointed chairpersons of companies and boards in Madhya Pradesh have been taking cost with giant automobile convoys and roadshows. The channel had particularly reported on the convoys accompanying leaders together with Saubhagya Singh Thakur and Rakesh Singh Jadoun throughout their assumption of workplace.

Following the experiences, the Chief Minister directed ministers and newly appointed office-bearers of companies and boards to undertake simplicity and keep away from automobile rallies.

Based on an official assertion issued by the Madhya Pradesh authorities’s Public Relations Division on Monday, solely eight autos will now be a part of the Chief Minister’s motorcade till additional orders. The federal government additionally stated no automobile rallies can be organised throughout the Chief Minister’s excursions.

The order was mentioned throughout a gathering of the state cupboard, the place Mohan Yadav urged ministers to minimise using autos, encourage public transport and undertake fuel-saving measures within the nationwide curiosity.

“All ministers ought to use the minimal variety of autos throughout journey,” the assertion stated.

The federal government has additionally instructed newly appointed company and board office-bearers to take cost in a easy method with out organising giant processions or convoys.

The transfer is being seen as each an administrative austerity measure and a response to criticism over the rising tradition of VIP convoys within the state.

The Madhya Pradesh authorities stated the steps have been according to Prime Minister Modi’s broader attraction for lowering pointless gas consumption and selling economical governance practices.

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