Trying to bring petrol, diesel under GST, says Pradhan

The Congress had demanded that petroleum projects be brought under the GST ambit.

In Indore, Pradhan rode a bicycle at "Saksham Cyclothon" to send the message of save fuel and environment.The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and the Indore Cycling Association (ICA) claimed that nearly 30,000 cyclists participated in the event.On the occasion, Pradhan said cycling promotes healthy life and helps in conservation of energy.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the countrymen to save energy," he said.Pradhan said PCRA and ICA would shortly sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the promotion of cycling throughout the year in the city.BJP general secretary and Cycling Federation of India (CFI) chairman Kailash Vijaywargiya and others also rode bicycles at the event.Under the aegis of the Cyclothon, people from various walks of life took part in different distant categories--ranging from 13 kms to 94 kms.