Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges citizens to reduce spending of foreign currency amid global energy and supply disruptions. He calls for cutting reliance on imported fuel by conserving energy and lowering overall fuel consumption. Modi also asks people to avoid non-essential activities that require foreign currency outflows, including overseas travel. In addition, he reiterates his appeal to limit gold purchases, suggesting that Indians should avoid buying gold for a year, according to multiple reports.
The Prime Minister also promotes work-from-home where feasible and encourages greater use of public transport. He frames these steps as a way to strengthen the economy by easing pressure from imports.
Separately, Modi encourages farmers to reduce chemical fertilizer use, aiming to halve input levels, and to shift toward natural farming practices. Together, the messages present a package of measures focused on reducing imports, managing household spending choices, and adjusting work and farming practices.
The reports present these statements as part of Modi’s ongoing public push for conservation and import reduction.
