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Uttarakhand govt announces fuel-saving measures, cuts ministers’ convoy size by 50%; pushes EV use

Times of India · May 13, 2026, 1:44 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Uttarakhand's chief minister announced fuel and energy conservation measures, including reducing official vehicle fleets by 50% and observing a weekly 'No Vehicle Day'. The state will also promote electric vehicles, restrict foreign travel, and encourage domestic tourism and reduced oil consumption

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