Odisha govt mandates EV use for official work, pushes virtual meetings

BHUBANESWAR: (May 22) The Odisha government has issued an eight-point directive mandating virtual official meetings wherever possible, compulsory use of electric vehicles (EVs), and a 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption across departments.

The directives were issued on Thursday on the instructions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who had earlier reduced the size of his official convoy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to spend wisely.

The CM also directed the chief secretary to take appropriate steps to ensure at least a 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption by government departments.