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SAKSHAM campaign

18th January, 2021 Environment

Context: Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches SAKSHAM campaign to spread awareness about green and clean energy.

  • The pan-India campaign will focus on adoption of cleaner fuels.
  • The campaign will spread awareness about key drivers that includes
    • moving towards a gas-based economy,
    • cleaner use of fossil fuels,
    • greater reliance on domestic sources to drive bio-fuels and
    • increased use of electric vehicles.

About Saksham

  • Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is a campaign organised by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) to sensitize the masses about conservation and efficient use of petroleum products which will lead towards better health and environment.
  • This campaign is aimed at showing the way forward for making a change and enhancing the conservation capabilities of people.
  • It helps understand the need for fuel conservation and find solutions thereof.
  • The campaign seeks to promote effective utilization of petroleum products, something that will lead to environmental protection.
  • Its aim is to educate the masses on how the efficient, and optimal use of energy can protect the health and the environment.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/petroleum-ministry-launches-saksham-2020-for-fuel-conservation/article30575304.ece

http://newsonair.com/News?title=Petroleum-%26-Natural-Gas-Ministry-launches-SAKSHAM-campaign-to-spread-awareness-about-green-energy&id=408071