Andhra CM slashes convoy size in state-wide austerity drive after PM Modi's appeal

CM Naidu travelled to the secretariat this morning in his newly streamlined four-vehicle convoy, from his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reduced the size of his official convoy by half as part of austerity measures to mitigate the macroeconomic fallout of the West Asia conflict.

CM Naidu travelled to the secretariat this morning in his newly streamlined four-vehicle convoy, from his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district. (HT Photo)

On Wednesday, Naidu echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity amid the global impact of the US-Iran war.

"On CM Chandrababu Naidu's orders, the convoy size has been reduced to only four cars from 11," said an official press release.

CM Naidu travelled to the secretariat this morning in his newly streamlined four-vehicle convoy, from his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district.

Criticising the use of large cavalcades by public representatives, he had advised them to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys and also their security cover to "set an example."

He also called on the people of the state to adopt lifestyle changes to support the national economy, exploring tourist destinations within the country rather than holidaying overseas, working from home and cutting down the consumption of fuel.