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In his call for fuel saving, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awakened the Internet with the gesture made by a female employee. She asked her HR department in a gracious e-mail to make her available for Work From Home (WFH) as per Modi's directive to decarbonize as much as possible from commuting to work.

She said, 'This is the least I can do for the nation,' while emphasizing the need to not spend one day on travelling, which would consume fuel as well as enable the prime minister to live on his ideals of energy conservation and environmental protection.

The letter has been embraced by social media, and the message has been lauded by everyone as a display of civic-mindedness and patriotism. She took a proactive step, and many netizens praised her for it, some considering it an inspiring example for others to follow.

A few weeks prior, PM Modi had invited the public to reduce fuel waste by making conscious decisions and applying them with efficiency while travelling. This woman's answer epitomizes the way people are being galvanized to do their bit to support Modi's efforts.

The years she spent with a responsive approach are starting to become a discussion for flexible working arrangements, national responsibility, and how individuals can help implement fuel-saving measures in their homes.