Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a series of fuel and energy conservation measures in Bihar following recent appeals by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding responsible energy use amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
In a post shared on X on Wednesday, the chief minister said the Bihar government had taken multiple decisions aimed at reducing diesel and petrol consumption across the state administration while encouraging citizens to adopt more sustainable practices.
Chief Minister’s Convoy To Be Reduced
Among the key measures announced was a decision to reduce the number of vehicles used in the chief minister’s motorcade “to the bare minimum”.
The government has also appealed to:
- ministers
- chairpersons and members of corporation boards
- senior officials
to avoid using unnecessary additional vehicles while attending public programmes and official events.
Push For Public Transport And Remote Meetings
The chief minister urged citizens to prioritise the use of:
- metro services
- buses
- auto-rickshaws
- other forms of public transport
The state government has additionally directed all departments to conduct official conferences and meetings through video conferencing “wherever possible”.
Officials said the move was intended to reduce unnecessary travel and fuel consumption within government operations.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने डीजल, पेट्रोल की बचत के लिए वाहनों के कम से कम उपयोग करने की अपील की है। इसे लेकर कई महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लिये गये हैं।
• मुख्यमंत्री कारकेड में वाहनों की संख्या कम अथवा न्यूनतम करने का निर्णय लिया है।
• माननीय मंत्री गण, निगम बोर्ड…
— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) May 13, 2026
Work-From-Home Encouraged
The Bihar government also advised both government and private offices to promote a work-from-home culture.
Authorities believe the measure could help reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption and daily commuting costs.
‘No Vehicle Day’ Appeal
As part of the broader conservation campaign, the government appealed to citizens to voluntarily observe a “No Vehicle Day” once every week.
The initiative is aimed at encouraging behavioural changes in transport habits and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Palm Oil Use In Government Canteens To Be Reduced
The chief minister also announced instructions to minimise the use of palm oil in canteens operating inside government offices.
While officials did not provide detailed guidelines regarding implementation, the move was presented as part of a wider push towards resource conservation and sustainability.
The announcements come at a time when governments across India are discussing energy security and fuel conservation amid volatility in global oil markets linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
