Shri Pradhan urges
everyone to turn off vehicle engine at traffic signal; could save 2% of fuel
translating to Rs 14000 cr
Over 1.60 Cr BPL
households have been given LPG connections under PMUY
Petroleum Minister
inaugurates the month long awareness drive on fuel conservation Saksham 2017
today in New Delhi
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the draft norms
on fuel efficiency for heavy duty vehicles will be released on 1st
April, 2017. The Minister made the announcement during his address at the
Saksham 2017, month long awareness drive on fuel conservation, at Siri Fort
Auditorium, New Delhi today. He said that the BS IV fuel will be available
across the country from April, 2017 and that the Ministry is already planning
and working on bringing in BS VI fuel by 2020.
Speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan urged everyone to
follow fuel conservation steps and contribute to saving of energy and fuel
wherever they can. He added there are more than 15 Cr two wheelers and more
than 3 Cr three wheelers currently on roads in India. By turning off vehicle
engine at red light stops of traffic signal, about 2 % of fuel can be saved
which translates to Rs 14000 Cr of saving for the country. Drawing a parallel
to the PMUY which has an allocation of Rs 8000 Cr to distribute LPG cylinders
to 5 Cr BPL families across the country, Shri Pradhan highlighted the
importance of energy/fuel conservation for saving costs that could be used for
other developmental projects. He informed that over 1.60 Cr LPG connections
have been given under PMUY since its launch in May 2016.
Shri Pradhan inaugurated the month long awareness
drive on fuel conservation called Saksham 2017 (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav),
organized by PCRA and other Oil and Gas PSUs. Saksham 2017 is aimed to create
awareness amongst masses towards judicious utilization and conservation of
petroleum products along with use of energy efficient appliances and switching
to cleaner fuels.
The Minister released the Saksham - logo at the event.
He also administered the oath of conservation to all the participants including
school children who were present at the event. Digital certificates for showing
commitment to fuel conservation were also launched by the Minister. Minister
also awarded the National school winners of essay and painting competitions
which included study tour for children to Japan, laptops & cash prizes. The
awards are to encourage children for continuing their efforts and enhancing
their knowledge on energy conservation. Shri Pradhan also flagged off publicity
vans to spread conservation awareness.
Shri Pradhan underlined the need for energy security
and conservation for future generation and for providing clean fuel for poor
households. He appealed to all citizens to participate in this festival and adopt practices/behavioural
changes leading to fuel saving such as
LPG, PNG, CNG. He said that the children are our present and also the future
and we should educate them to conserve energy and fuel. He encouraged the
children to take up fuel conservation in their families, just as they have
taken up on Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.
Calling for efforts on public participation and
partnership on energy/fuel conservation, Shri Pradhan dedicated Saksham 2017 to
the country.
During this month long drive, thousands of workshops
will be held for drivers of commercial vehicles and housewives, cooks on adopting
simple fuel saving measures. Saksham is aimed to show path of fuel conservation
through activities like Quiz Show, Saksham Asian Cycling Championship, Walkathons
& concerts across the country.
***
RG/RK
No comments:
Post a Comment