Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took the first cabinet meeting after the cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh. In view of the global crisis in this important meeting, after PM Modi’s appeal, CM Yogi has advised the ministers to avoid foreign travel for the next six months. It has also been said that one day all ministers should use public transport.

In the cabinet meeting, CM Yogi Adityanath told the ministers that fuel conservation is a national responsibility and the UP cabinet should be a model for all. Therefore, all ministers should use public transport once a week. CM further said that the use of metro, bus, e-rickshaw and carpooling should be adopted in the work culture.

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‘Avoid traveling abroad for 6 months’

In the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi has advised all the ministers and officials to avoid traveling abroad for the next six months. It has also been said that the vehicle fleet should be reduced by 50 percent.

Emphasis given on work from home

CM said that the temperature of AC in the office should be kept between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. He emphasized on hybrid meetings, digital work culture and ‘work from home’ at every level in the state. Also encouraged solar energy, PNG, electric vehicles and ‘Vocal for Local’.

‘Give priority to PNG connection’

CM gave instructions to give priority to PNG connection instead of LPG cylinder. In this first meeting of the Chief Minister with the expanded cabinet, the new ministers expressed gratitude to CM Yogi.

Emphasizing on maximum use of digital and virtual mediums in governance and administrative work, he directed that inter-district meetings, training programs and meetings of the standing committees of the Assembly and Legislative Council should be organized in hybrid mode as much as possible.

Promote public transportation- CM Yogi

While giving instructions for need-based use of air conditioners and lifts at the Secretariat and Directorate level, the Chief Minister talked about keeping the temperature of AC between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius and encouraging maximum use of natural light. Along with promoting public transport, rail travel and carpooling, he also stressed on adopting ‘work from home’ system at least two days a week in institutions with more than 50 employees.

There should be widespread use of solar energy- CM

Describing energy conservation and environmental balance as the priority of the government, the Chief Minister directed for widespread use of solar energy and expanding public awareness campaigns to residential colonies, schools and colleges. Emphasizing the need to formulate a new policy to encourage electric vehicles, he talked about promoting clean and energy-efficient transportation system.

Adopt vocal for local- CM

The Chief Minister also gave the message of frugality and encouragement to the local economy in social events. He said that priority should be given to domestic venues for weddings and other functions, so that unnecessary expenditure is stopped and local employment is promoted. Emphasizing on putting into practice the mantra of ‘Vocal for Local’, the Chief Minister said that ministers should use only those items as gifts which are manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that under the ‘One District-One Product’ scheme, a rich range of quality local products is available in the state, which should be given priority.

While giving instructions to give priority to PNG connections instead of LPG cylinders, the Chief Minister said that necessary policy changes should be made immediately for this. He also expressed the need to connect commercial LPG users to PNG.

‘Make minimum use of imported goods’

Emphasizing on minimal use of imported goods, the Chief Minister expressed the need to promote oilseed production, natural farming and balanced use of chemical fertilizers. He talked about reducing the consumption of edible oil and increasing public awareness about it. Also appealed to discourage unnecessary import of gold and make rain water conservation a mass movement.

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