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PM Modi’s ’14 point’ formula! From oil to gold, its appeal; Know what to do and what not to do
Sanjeev Kumar | May 11, 2026 4:24 PM CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a big public appeal last Sunday. Referring to global tension, he said some important things to the countrymen. PM Modi also included topics like fuel use, foreign travel, shopping habits, farming methods and even consumption of cooking oil in his appeal. Let us tell you about the 14 appeals made on his behalf. Besides, we also know which of these he has asked to do and whom he has forbidden to do.

requested to do this

work from home

PM Modi asked offices and businesses to bring back the Covid-era working style in “national interest”. He said that we should again give priority to 'work from home', online conferences and virtual meetings.

Use metro and public transport

PM Modi suggested that people living in cities where there is metro connectivity should give priority to public transport instead of private vehicles.

use more ev

The Prime Minister also encouraged greater use of EVs. He encouraged those who already have electric vehicles to use their electric vehicles as much as possible instead of relying on petrol or diesel vehicles.

Choose Railways to send heavy goods

Apart from private travel, PM Modi also talked about transportation of goods. He said that rail transport should be given priority for movement of goods. As far as possible, reduce dependence on fuel-consuming road transport.

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Prefer to travel in India

Along with reducing foreign travel, the PM encouraged citizens to spend more within India. He suggested that holidays should be celebrated within India only. Promote domestic tourism.

pull the car

Where use of private vehicles cannot be avoided, Modi said citizens should adopt carpooling to reduce fuel consumption. The purpose of this suggestion was to reduce the pressure of both fuel consumption and traffic in cities.

Buy products made in India

Modi asked citizens to give priority to locally made products in their everyday life. He especially mentioned shoes, bags, accessories and daily use products.

Use solar-powered pumps in farming

The Prime Minister encouraged farmers to adopt solar-powered options instead of diesel-powered irrigation pumps. He suggested that this step will reduce the dependence on fuel in farming.

Consider responsible lifestyle as patriotism

Apart from personal suggestions, the Prime Minister said that patriotism also means responsible behavior in difficult times. He said that citizens can support the country not only by making sacrifices but also by taking such everyday decisions which will reduce the economic pressure during the global crisis.

Appealed not to do this

The Prime Minister has also appealed not to do some things. From buying gold to not going abroad, he appealed to the countrymen.

Avoid going abroad and getting married abroad

The PM told the countrymen to avoid foreign travel unless necessary. Postpone your plans to take a holiday abroad. Reduce destination weddings happening abroad. Narendra Modi further said that the increasing trend of getting married abroad, traveling abroad and taking holidays abroad is now becoming common among the middle class. We have to decide that in this time of crisis, we should postpone traveling abroad for at least a year.

Do not buy non-essential gold for a year

The Prime Minister also requested the people to reduce the purchase of gold for one year. He said that cutting down on non-essential gold purchases can help in reducing the pressure on forex reserves and imports.

Do not use too much petrol and diesel

The Prime Minister repeatedly stressed the need to reduce fuel consumption. He urged Indians to reduce the use of petrol and diesel. Do not use vehicles unnecessarily. Reduce dependence on fuel imported from outside. PM Modi said that a big resolution is that we should reduce the use of petrol and diesel.

Do not consume too much cooking oil

PM Modi also talked about the eating habits of households. He urged families to use less cooking oil and said that this will improve personal health and the country will benefit economically by reducing imports.

Do not use excessive chemical fertilizers

PM Modi also addressed the farmers directly. He urged them to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by 50 percent. Move towards natural farming and protect the health of the soil.

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