I have written to Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, asking him to consider 'staggered office timings' for government offices, which will help in decongesting road traffic during peak hours.

India has large proven reserves of gas that remain unexploited.

The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us.

I am not suggesting that just by taking the Metro, I will save billions. But I hope others will follow.

Saving petrol is saving India's money. This is a sense of patriotism. The country can be energy-independent by energy conservation. I appeal to the other ministers also to do this.

Fuel conservation is as important as fuel production.

By 2020, 50 percent of imports should be reduced, which should become 75 percent by 2025. By 2030, India should be energy independent.