Sikkim slashes CM convoy and fuel cuts 30% as state orders 50% work from home

Sikkim will cut the CM convoy by half starting May 18

Sikkim has announced sweeping austerity measures from May 18, 2026, aimed at cutting petroleum use and conserving public resources after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide appeal amid the West Asia crisis. The Home Department notification orders 50% of government staff to work from home on rosters, a 30% reduction in fuel allotments, and halving the Chief Minister’s vehicle convoy. A one-year ban on new government vehicle purchases, weekend government vehicle restrictions, and an expanded odd-even system across all districts also take effect immediately.