Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the “Metro Monday” initiative in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. To inaugurate the campaign, she travelled from Kashmere Gate Metro Station to ITO by metro and then used an electric feeder bus to reach the Delhi Secretariat. She was joined by Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma and Ravindra Indraj during the journey.

The initiative, launched under the broader "Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan" programme, is aimed at encouraging the use of public transport and promoting fuel conservation. On its first day, the campaign saw strong participation, with several ministers and senior officials also opting for metro and other public transport modes for commuting.

During the launch, the Chief Minister urged citizens to rely more on public transport, saying it would help save fuel for the country and also reduce pollution in Delhi. She noted that government representatives, including ministers and officials, had also adopted public transport that day, and expressed appreciation for public support.

She announced a set of administrative measures including two days of work-from-home, “Metro Monday,” a one-year ban on official foreign trips, and a proposal for a weekly "No Vehicle Day." These steps follow Prime Minister Modi’s call for reduced fuel use and greater sustainability in response to global uncertainties linked to the West Asia situation. She also suggested that Delhi government offices will operate from 10:30 AM to 7 PM, while MCD offices will function from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and encouraged citizens to voluntarily observe a weekly “No Vehicle Day” by avoiding private vehicles and using public transport instead.