Delhi police enforces new cost cutting measures

New Delhi: Delhi Police has rolled out a range of austerity measures, including rationalisation of VIP and VVIP carcade sizes, virtual meetings and coordinated route planning keeping fuel conservation and reduction of expenditure in mind.

Starting from the rationalisation of VIP movements, non-patrolling staff have been asked to adopt a series of measures aimed at cutting unnecessary vehicular use and operational costs. These include pooling of official motorcycles and vehicles, carpooling for court appearances and common duties, preference for video conferencing over physical meetings, and encouraging the use of Metro and public transport wherever feasible.

According to an order issued by the General Administration branch of Delhi Police with the approval of the Commissioner of Police, district and unit heads have also been directed to monitor fuel consumption, vehicle logbooks and servicing to ensure economical usage. Officers have been instructed to consolidate multiple official tasks into single trips through better route planning and coordination.

The order further mentions conservation of electricity in offices, reduction of redundant travel expenses, rationalisation of manpower deployment and prioritisation of Made-in-India products in procurement and personal use. All district DCPs and supervisory officers have been directed to ensure immediate compliance with the instructions.