Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reduced the size of his official convoy to less than half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation in view of the ongoing crisis in West Asia and rising concerns over global energy stability. Several ministers and senior political leaders across the country have also started taking measures to reduce fuel consumption by downsizing official vehicle fleets and encouraging the use of public transport and virtual meetings. Andhra Pradesh CM orders 50 per cent reduction in convoy vehicles Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to immediately reduce the number of vehicles in his convoy by 50 per cent during district visits and public tours. The decision was taken during a review meeting attended by the state’s Director General of Police and senior Intelligence officials. Naidu also instructed ministers, public representatives and government officials to minimise the use of official vehicles wherever possible. According to officials, the Andhra Pradesh government believes such measures are necessary at a time when governments are facing financial pressures and fuel …