Guwahati, May 14: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday announced a 70 per cent reduction in his official convoy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
According to an official release, the Governor has also initiated measures to reduce electricity consumption at Lok Bhavan as part of wider efforts aimed at promoting resource conservation and improving administrative efficiency.
The release stated that Acharya had earlier implemented a 10 per cent reduction in standard fuel usage as part of ongoing sustainability initiatives.
The Governor said even small but meaningful changes in daily administrative practices could contribute significantly towards conserving national resources and building a sustainable future.
He expressed hope that the initiative would encourage institutions as well as citizens to adopt more responsible and environmentally conscious habits in the larger national interest.
The Raj Bhavan stated that the move is aligned with the broader vision of sustainable development and the Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
