What are PM Modi’s 7 new appeals to save the Indian economy?

To protect India's economy from the global oil crisis caused by the ongoing US-Iran war, PM Modi made a massive appeal on Sunday. He asked citizens to voluntarily adopt 7 lifestyle changes to help save our foreign exchange reserves:

1. Restart WFH: Companies should bring back Work-From-Home to save fuel.

2. Pause Gold Purchases: Avoid buying new gold for weddings or investments for the next year.

3. Cancel Foreign Travel: Skip international vacations and overseas destination weddings.

4. Reduce Cooking Oil: Cut down on consumption to lower import costs.

5. Limit Chemical Fertilizers: Farmers are urged to reduce their usage.

6. Save Electricity: Stop energy wastage at home and in offices.

7. Use Public Transport: Avoid using private vehicles to save on petrol and diesel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently made 7 major public appeals aimed at reducing pressure on India’s economy during global energy and supply chain disruptions. The focus was mainly on saving foreign exchange, reducing fuel dependence, and supporting domestic production.

The 7 key appeals were:

• Reduce petrol and diesel usage
• Use public transport and carpooling
• Prefer work from home where possible
• Avoid unnecessary foreign travel
• Reduce non-essential gold purchases
• Buy Made-in-India products
• Shift toward electric vehicles and solar energy

He also encouraged people to lower cooking oil consumption and support sustainable farming practices. The broader idea behind these appeals is to reduce import dependence and strengthen economic resilience during global uncertainty.

Supporters see these measures as practical economic precautions during rising fuel prices and geopolitical instability, while critics argue they reflect deeper concerns about inflation, imports, and economic pressure.