PM Modi’s 7 economic self-reliance appeals amid global energy crisis and West Asia tension – advice on ban on fuel, gold, foreign travel and destination wedding. On the call of the Prime Minister, the Chief Ministers of five major states of the country have also released action plans. Is this a simple policy or a sign of major economic change? Suspense and agitation intensified across the country.
PM Modi Self Reliance India 2026: Amid rising global tensions and fear of rising oil prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a ‘tough’ but necessary appeal to the citizens in the ‘national interest’. To implement the PM’s call to save foreign exchange by curbing fuel, gold, foreign weddings and non-essential foreign trips, Chief Ministers of big states of the country have set a new example by sacrificing their ‘VIP culture’.
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi’s ‘heritage wedding’ plan and ‘break’ on gold
Linking the Prime Minister’s appeal to the pride of UP, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that instead of getting married in foreign countries, the grand forts and heritage sites of Uttar Pradesh should be made the center of ‘destination wedding’. He gave clear instructions that only ‘Make in India’ and local handicrafts should be used in festivals and gifts. Also, he urged the public to avoid unnecessary purchases of gold and directed officials to communicate with jewelers’ associations.
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Madhya Pradesh: Big change on convoy and fuel
Madhya Pradesh government has decided to limit the convoy of ministers and officials to reduce petrol and diesel consumption. A ban on vehicle rallies and promotion of public transport has been announced.
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Rajasthan: Order to reduce security convoy
In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has given instructions to reduce the number of vehicles in government convoys. Priority has been given to reducing unnecessary travel and security convoys.
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Gujarat: Governor’s historic initiative, travel will be done by bus and train
The most shocking and inspiring step in this entire campaign has been taken by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat. He has announced that he will shun helicopters or chartered planes to travel within the state and will instead use ST buses and public transport. Giving the slogan of ‘Nation First’, he has inspired universities and government employees to adopt bicycles and electric vehicles.
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Delhi: Carpooling and strict energy saving policy
Rekha Gupta announced that all Delhi government departments will now use minimum vehicles. Carpooling and public transportation will be essentially promoted, so that energy conservation can be made a mass movement.
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Bihar: Support with appeal to ban gold purchase
Ministers and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Government have supported the fuel saving campaign. An appeal has also been made to women not to buy gold for a year, which has been linked to national interest.
Maharashtra: Symbolic support and policy signals
The Maharashtra government has also initiated a policy review to promote fuel savings and indigenous products, indicating that the campaign is now taking a pan-India character.
Will this mass movement become India’s security shield?
The Prime Minister’s 7 appeals also include grassroots issues like promoting work from home (WFH) and reducing consumption of edible oil. Experts believe that this ‘quick action’ taken by the Chief Ministers will send a big message among the general public. If India succeeds in reducing its oil and gold import dependence, it will prove to be the strongest security shield for the country amid global recession and war.
Those 7 appeals of the Prime Minister that will change the country:
- Fuel saving (use of public transport).
- Abstaining from purchasing gold for one year.
- ‘Vocal for Local’ (indigenous products).
- Work from home where possible.
- Ban on non-essential foreign trips.
- Ban on destination weddings abroad.
- Moderate use of edible oil.