Pandemic-like public spirit needed now: CM

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that just as the people united to confront the global COVID-19 pandemic, a similar sense of collective responsibility and national spirit is now needed amid the evolving situation in West Asia.“The global crisis could impact fuel, food and fertiliser supplies. In such circumstances, every citizen should contribute to strengthening the country’s self-reliance mission by adopting alternatives such as public transport and renewable energy,” he said, while speaking at the TOI conclave ‘Defining Years of Transforming UP’ on Thursday.Referring to PM Narendra Modi’s appeal, the CM reiterated his call for adopting renewable energy, alternative energy sources, carpooling, metro services, electric vehicles and shuttle bus systems to conserve fuel.He also spoke about developing community kitchen models based on biogas plants in rural areas through more than 7,700 cow shelters currently protecting over 1.5 million cattle, thereby reducing dependence on LPG.The CM emphasised that national interest must remain paramount during times of crisis.