Odisha Govt Mandates EV Use for Official Work, Pushes Virtual Meetings

Odisha govt mandates EV use for official work, pushes virtual meetings

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Odisha mandates EVs for official use, promotes virtual meetings

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued an eight-point directive mandating virtual official meetings wherever possible, compulsory use of electric vehicles (EVs), and a 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption across departments. The directives were issued on Thursday, May 21, on the instructions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who had earlier reduced the size of his official convoy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to…

Odisha CM issues 8-point directive to reduce fuel consumption

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today issued an eight-point directive for all departments of the state government to reduce fuel consumption in view of the global energy crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. As part of the directive, the departments have been asked to hold meetings, workshops and other events through virtual mode. Similarly, the departments have been asked to opt for Electric Vehicles (EVs) while buyin…

Govt urges staff to save fuel amid supply chain pressures

Panaji: The state government has issued a circular urging all government officials and employees to adopt fuel-saving measures in light of mounting pressure on global fuel supply chains and rising concerns over energy conservation. In a directive issued by the General Administration Department, government staff has been advised to minimise fuel consumption by opting for public transport, carpooling and better travel planning wherever feasible. T…

Odisha CM issues 8-point directive to cut fuel use amid West Asia crisis

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) In view of the fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued eight directives to significantly reduce the use of petrol and diesel in government offices across the state. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), CM Majhi also directed Chief Secretary Anu Garg to take appropriate measures to reduce the use of petrol and diesel across government department…

Odisha govt mandates EV use for official work, pushes virtual meetings - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday issued an eight-point directive mandating virtual official meetings wherever possible, compulsory use of electric vehicles (EVs), and a 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption across departments. The directives were issued on the instructions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who had earlier reduced the size of his official convoy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to spend wisely. T…