The has decided to resume the purchase of new vehicles for ministers and bureaucrats, lifting a ban that had come into force in February 2020 as part of its austerity measures. As per the government decision, only hybrid and electric vehicles (EV)s will be allowed to be bought.
Economic slowdown and drop in revenue receipt from various Resources had prompted the government to impose a complete ban on purchase of new vehicles for government officials except for judges ofOrissahigh court and in cases like emergency requirements (Health and security purposes).