Rajasthan introduces austerity measures for fuel conservation amid West Asia conflict
The Rajasthan government has implemented austerity measures to conserve fuel in response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. These measures include banning foreign travel for officials, promoting digital governance, and transitioning to electric vehicles for government use. Additionally, the government is encouraging energy conservation practices and enhancing EV charging infrastructure.
- ▪The Rajasthan government has banned foreign travel for ministers and officials to conserve fuel.
- ▪All future government vehicle purchases will be electric, replacing petrol and diesel vehicles.
- ▪The government will promote rooftop solar installations and reduce non-agricultural urea use.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan on Saturday (May 23, 2026) introduced austerity measures to conserve petrol and diesel amid the West Asia conflict by banning foreign travels of Ministers and officials and promoting video conferencing and digital governance.A circular issued by the Finance Department laid down guidelines to reduce government expenditure and conserve fuel. Under the new policy, all future purchases by government departments and public institutions will be for electric vehicles (EVs), which will replace the existing petrol and diesel vehicles in a phased manner.The circular, issued by Principal Finance Secretary Vaibhav Galriya, gave instructions for car-pooling for officials and employees, restriction of meetings and events within government premises,…
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