India’s Prime Minister
@narendramodi in his speech in Hyderabad called for a collective participation to help India face global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges, and rising prices caused by international conflicts.
He emphasized that patriotism is not only about sacrificing one’s life for the nation, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times.
He Urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by:
Using metros and public transport wherever available
Opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary
Preferring railway transport for movement of goods
Increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible
Called for revival of Covid-era efficiency measures in national interest, including:
* Work-from-home arrangements
* Online conferences
* Virtual meetings
He Appealed to citizens to help conserve foreign exchange reserves by:
Avoiding unnecessary foreign travel, overseas vacations and foreign weddings
Choosing domestic tourism and celebrations within India
Requested people to avoid non-essential gold purchases for one year in order to reduce pressure on foreign exchange outflows.
Encouraged citizens to prioritise Made-in-India and locally manufactured products, including daily-use items such as shoes, bags, and accessories.
Asked families to reduce edible oil consumption, stressing that it would benefit both national economic health and personal health.
He Urged farmers to:
* Reduce chemical fertiliser usage by 50 percent
* Move towards natural farming practices
* Help protect soil health and reduce import dependence
* Encouraged wider adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps instead of diesel pumps in agriculture.