In a significant move, Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has asked officials of the state to stop wasting public money. The government has come out with austerity measures for bureaucrats. In an official order, the state government has asked all public servants to curtail expenses on foreign tours, printing material and advertisements, reports PTI. 

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The news agency reported that the officials have also beem directed to slash expenses on office stationery, furniture and upholstery. An order to this effect was issued by UP Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Pandey, the official said. 

The order specifically mentioned that official visits should be kept to a minimum unless these are important and essential. Besides, officials should travel economy class if they have to take flights for work. 

(More details awaited)