11/05/2026
PM Modi has made a major appeal to all Indians under the "Nation First" campaign to help reduce import dependence, save energy, and strengthen India's economic resilience amid global uncertainty.
PM Modi appealed to citizens to:
1.Prioritise work from home wherever possible
2. Avoid buying gold for one year
3.Reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using metro and public transport
4.Cut down the use of cooking oil
5. Reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers and move toward natural farming
6. Use fewer foreign-branded products and adopt Swadeshi
7. Avoid foreign travel for one year
The government said these measures are aimed at improving energy security, saving foreign exchange reserves, promoting sustainable lifestyles, and encouraging self-reliance under the "Nation First" vision.