PM Modi Urges Indians to Adopt Frugal Lifestyles Amid Global Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged Indians to adopt frugal lifestyles and reduce fuel consumption to help the country tackle global economic disruptions, supply chain pressures, and rising prices caused by international conflicts. Modi made the appeal while addressing a rally in Hyderabad, where he emphasized the need for collective national participation to mitigate the economic impact of wars and global instability.

Modi specifically called for significantly reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail and public transport, and increasing the use of electric vehicles. He also encouraged businesses and industries to prefer railway transport for the movement of goods to reduce fuel consumption.

The Prime Minister further appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas vacations, and destination weddings for at least a year to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. He also encouraged families to choose domestic tourism and celebrations within India instead.

Modi's appeal also included reducing chemical fertiliser usage by 50 percent, adopting natural farming practices, and using solar-powered irrigation pumps instead of diesel pumps in agriculture. The Prime Minister advised families to reduce edible oil consumption, which would benefit both the country's economic health and people's personal health.

The government is expected to announce further measures to support the Prime Minister's call to action, with officials indicating that a comprehensive plan to promote frugal lifestyles and reduce fuel consumption will be unveiled in the coming weeks. The opposition parties have also been invited to discuss the plan and provide their input.