CM Bhupendra Patel drastically reduced the fleet:P M, reached Rajula in just 2 cars, will inaugurate a grand 108-bed hospital

The impact of the Prime Minister's appeal on May 10 is being seen in the Gujarat government. Ministers, including the Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, have reduced their convoy from foreign trips. The Governor will also make all his journeys in ST buses and trains. On the other hand, Gujarat University has decided to pool cars. So let's know which leaders and ministers have changed or reduced their facilities. The Chief Minister reached Amreli with a convoy of only 2 cars. Amreli Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who was at the inauguration of the state-of-the-art 108-bed hospital trauma centre at Rajula in Amreli district at a cost of Rs 22 crore, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce the 'VIP culture' has been fulfilled. The Chief Minister, who usually travels with a military convoy of more than ten vehicles, surprised everyone by reaching Rajula with only two cars, setting an example of discipline. The governor will now travel in ST buses and trains Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has taken an inspiring decision to protect the environment and save fuel, under which he will now travel in ST buses and trains instead of helicopters or airplanes. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save fuel, the governor has decided to keep the number of vehicles in his fleet to a minimum. At the same time, he has also made a special appeal to the citizens to make maximum use of bicycles and electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce pollution. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi cancels US tour In the last week of May, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi was scheduled to attend the second Gujarati convention organised by the Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGAUSA). However, following the Prime Minister's appeal to avoid foreign trips for a year, he canceled the tour. Harsh Sanghvi said that the citizens of Gujarat should cooperate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in all his appeals for the country's economic self-defence. Patil and Panseria will not use piloting cars Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil himself has said that he will not use the 'piloting car' allotted for his security until the price of petrol stabilises. Normally, Union ministers get the facility of a piloting vehicle under safety protocols, but with the noble intention of reducing rising prices and fuel consumption, they have decided to give up this facility. State Health Minister Praful Panseria has also decided not to use piloting cars. There is no arrangement of work from home at present: VC At present, there is no system of work from home in Gujarat University. But there is a decision on car pooling which has also been issued in an official circular. Neerja Gupta, vice-chancellor of the university, said that any employee or officer who brings a car should bring along the staff and officers living in the vicinity of the vehicle so that the use of the vehicle can be reduced and fuel can also be saved. Minister of State Kanti Amrutia quits piloting service Morbi MLA and state minister of state for labour, skill development and employment Kanti Amrutia has decided not to use piloting services now. He has taken this step after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save petrol and diesel. Biggest crisis of a decade, reduce the use of petrol and diesel: PM On May 11, PM Modi spoke about the global crisis caused by the war in West Asia in Vadodara and appealed to the countrymen to reduce the use of petrol and diesel and not to buy gold. Addressing the launch event of Sardar Dham-3, PM Modi said, "First the Corona crisis, then the global economic challenges and now the rising tensions in West Asia have affected the world. India is no exception to this. The Corona pandemic was the biggest crisis of this century. So the situation of war in West Asia is one of the biggest crises of this decade. When we face Corona together, we will overcome this crisis too. 'Use metro, EV buses, public transport wherever possible' Crude oil constitutes a major share of India's imports. The region from where the world gets crude is in a state of war today. Therefore, we will have to make small resolutions together till the situation returns to normal. I appeal to every citizen of the country to reduce the use of petrol and diesel wherever possible. Use metro, EVs, buses, public transport. Those who have cars should take other people along. It is necessary to give priority to virtual meetings and work from home in government and private offices. I also urge the school to make arrangements for online classes for some time. (Read the full report)