Parliament officials to get EV cars as part of PM’s ‘save fuel’ initiative
Parliament is transitioning to electric vehicles for senior officials as part of a fuel conservation initiative. This move follows Prime Minister Modi's appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid rising prices. The initiative includes distributing models like the Mahindra XUV 400 and Tata Nexon EV to at least 40 officials.
- ▪Parliament is replacing petrol vehicles with electric ones for senior officials.
- ▪At least 40 officers are expected to receive electric vehicles in this phase.
- ▪The initiative follows Prime Minister Modi's appeal to conserve fuel due to rising prices.
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Parliament officials to get EV cars as part of PM’s ‘save fuel’ initiativeParliament is replacing petrol vehicles for senior officials with electric ones, following PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal amid rising prices.Published on: May 24, 2026 4:38 AM ISTBy Saubhadra ChatterjiShare viaCopy link New Delhi: Parliament has started replacing petrol-run official vehicles of senior House officers with electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.Parliament officials to get EV cars as part of PM’s ‘save fuel’ initiativeAt least 40 officers, from the rank of joint secretary and above, are expected to receive the EVs…
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