ArdorComm Media News Network
May 11, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt certain work and travel habits that were common during the Covid-19 pandemic, including work-from-home arrangements, virtual meetings, and online conferences, as India prepares for possible economic pressure caused by rising global tensions in West Asia.
Addressing a gathering in Secunderabad after launching development projects worth around ₹9,400 crore in Telangana, PM Modi said the country must focus on reducing unnecessary fuel consumption and lowering dependence on imported energy resources.
Highlighting the importance of energy conservation, the Prime Minister advised offices and organisations to once again encourage remote working wherever possible. He said online meetings and digital conferences can help cut daily commuting, lower petrol and diesel usage, and ease pressure on fuel demand, especially in major cities.
Unlike the pandemic years, Modi clarified that the appeal is not linked to any health emergency, but rather to economic preparedness during a period of international instability impacting fuel prices, supply chains, and global markets.
He also encouraged citizens to make greater use of public transport such as metro rail services, and suggested carpooling when private vehicles are necessary.
Beyond workplace habits, PM Modi called on people to limit non-essential foreign travel, postpone overseas vacations and destination weddings for the next year, and reduce unnecessary gold purchases to help conserve foreign exchange reserves.
The Prime Minister said responsible consumption is essential at a time when the world is facing challenges related to energy security. He added that India is continuing to invest in alternative energy solutions such as solar power, ethanol blending, CNG mobility systems, and piped gas networks.
During the same visit, Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects in Telangana, including highways, railways, petroleum facilities, industrial developments, and the PM MITRA textile park in Warangal.