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Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Celebrations
SIRSA NEWS
22 August, 2008
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AKSHAY URJA REVOLUTION NEEDED TO MAKE INDIA SELF-RELIANT : MUTTEMWAR
MARATHON, RALLY, CONTESTS MARK RAJIV GANDHI AKSHAY URJA DIWAS AT PANCHKULA
HARYANA PANCHAYATS AWARDED FOR BEST SOLAR ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Chandigarh, August 2008
The dream of making India a superpower could only be fulfilled if the nation would have enough energy resources. To make India self-reliant in energy sector it has become essential to take revolutionary steps for generating solar energy and adopting it as an alternative source of energy. This was stated by Sh Vilas Muttemwar, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy while addressing the national function of Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas held at Inderdhanush Auditorium, Panchkula today. This national level function was organized by Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agnecy (HAREDA).
Shri Muttemwar further said that today instead of depending upon oil and coal we should promote renewable energy resources. He said that about 5000 trillion kw hours solar energy is available in our country, which can meet all the requirements of energy. The Minister called upon the people to own their responsibility to cooperate central as well as state government for meeting the targets of solar energy generation.
Talking about the long lasting results of use of solar equipments, the Minister said that they are not only environment friendly but their popularity would also help bringing down the prices of the equipment. He assured that the solar energy would be the cheapest mode in the times to come. He said that to tackle the challenge of global warming and ecological balance, we must promote the solar power generation. It is more important for the safeguard of the future generations. Shri Muttemwar said that youth should come forward to spread awareness about the importance of solar energy so that the common people could take interest for using the solar equipments. He also congratulated Haryana state for being number one in solar energy generation, as other states would also follow its footsteps.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Kum. Selja said that to bring India in the category of developed countries, it is essential to develop energy resources as it plays a pivotal role in country's growth. She said that in view of shortage of other popular energy resources, there is a need to tap the solar energy. She said that to popularize solar energy equipments, her Ministry has decided to construct environment-friendly 'Green Buildings', in which use of solar equipments would be mandatory. She also urged Haryana Government to adopt the concept of 'green buildings'. She advocated the use of pollution-free battery-operated vehicles, which do not need fuel and are environment-friendly. She also emphasized upon the need to generate bio-energy from the garbage and wastes. Underlining the necessity of nuclear energy for India, she said that it is important in view of making the country self-reliant in energy generation.
Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana said that Haryana state is ahead in solar power generation and also giving incentives and subsidies to promote solar energy. He informed that to popularize the solar energy programmes among the rural areas, the state government is providing Akshay Urja Awards to the Panchayats for their efficient performance. He said that this year 24 lakh rupees are being given to different panchayats for their best performance. He also announced that Haryana Government will provide solar equipments to those girl students of 5th, 8th and 12th standards, who stand first. He said that this year the state government is giving awards of worth Rs. 3 crore in form of solar equipments to 19000 girl students in the state. He urged the Union Minister to involve the subject of Akshay Urja in the curriculum of 6th standard with a view to spread awareness among the young generation.
Shri Chander Mohan, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana assured the Union Minister to meet the target of solar energy generation soon. Shri Deepak Gupta, Secretary, New & Renewable Energy, Government of India highlighted government's initiatives to promote solar power generation. Shri Ashok Lavasa, Financial Commissioner, Haryana Renewable Energy delivered the welcome address, whereas Smt. Sumita Misra, Director, HAREDA proposed the vote of thanks. Other dignitaries who attended the function include Shri Phool Chand Mulana, Haryana Congress President, Shri Mange Ram Gupta, Education Minister, Haryana and Smt. Meena Mandal, Minister of Haryana Government.
Earlier, Shri Muttemwar flagged- off Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Marathon (men and women) and Akshay Urja Rally of school students from the Parade Ground Panchkula, in which about 4000 athletes from various parts of the country and 15000 school children took part. An Akshay Urja Pledge was also administered on the occasion. The Chief Guest also inaugurated an exhibition of solar equipments and battery operated vehicles at Inderdhanush Auditorium. Later, the Chief Guest alongwith the dignitaries distributed awards to the panchayats of three villages of Haryana. Prizes were also given to the winners of Rajiv Gandhi Half Marathon for men and women separately. The school students, who remained winners in the slogan writing and Akshay Urja painting contests were also awarded. A large number of Panchayat representatives from Haryana State also participated in the function.
SIRSA NEWS
22 August, 2008
All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window
AKSHAY URJA REVOLUTION NEEDED TO MAKE INDIA SELF-RELIANT : MUTTEMWAR
MARATHON, RALLY, CONTESTS MARK RAJIV GANDHI AKSHAY URJA DIWAS AT PANCHKULA
HARYANA PANCHAYATS AWARDED FOR BEST SOLAR ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Chandigarh, August 2008
The dream of making India a superpower could only be fulfilled if the nation would have enough energy resources. To make India self-reliant in energy sector it has become essential to take revolutionary steps for generating solar energy and adopting it as an alternative source of energy. This was stated by Sh Vilas Muttemwar, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy while addressing the national function of Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas held at Inderdhanush Auditorium, Panchkula today. This national level function was organized by Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agnecy (HAREDA).
Shri Muttemwar further said that today instead of depending upon oil and coal we should promote renewable energy resources. He said that about 5000 trillion kw hours solar energy is available in our country, which can meet all the requirements of energy. The Minister called upon the people to own their responsibility to cooperate central as well as state government for meeting the targets of solar energy generation.
Talking about the long lasting results of use of solar equipments, the Minister said that they are not only environment friendly but their popularity would also help bringing down the prices of the equipment. He assured that the solar energy would be the cheapest mode in the times to come. He said that to tackle the challenge of global warming and ecological balance, we must promote the solar power generation. It is more important for the safeguard of the future generations. Shri Muttemwar said that youth should come forward to spread awareness about the importance of solar energy so that the common people could take interest for using the solar equipments. He also congratulated Haryana state for being number one in solar energy generation, as other states would also follow its footsteps.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Kum. Selja said that to bring India in the category of developed countries, it is essential to develop energy resources as it plays a pivotal role in country's growth. She said that in view of shortage of other popular energy resources, there is a need to tap the solar energy. She said that to popularize solar energy equipments, her Ministry has decided to construct environment-friendly 'Green Buildings', in which use of solar equipments would be mandatory. She also urged Haryana Government to adopt the concept of 'green buildings'. She advocated the use of pollution-free battery-operated vehicles, which do not need fuel and are environment-friendly. She also emphasized upon the need to generate bio-energy from the garbage and wastes. Underlining the necessity of nuclear energy for India, she said that it is important in view of making the country self-reliant in energy generation.
Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana said that Haryana state is ahead in solar power generation and also giving incentives and subsidies to promote solar energy. He informed that to popularize the solar energy programmes among the rural areas, the state government is providing Akshay Urja Awards to the Panchayats for their efficient performance. He said that this year 24 lakh rupees are being given to different panchayats for their best performance. He also announced that Haryana Government will provide solar equipments to those girl students of 5th, 8th and 12th standards, who stand first. He said that this year the state government is giving awards of worth Rs. 3 crore in form of solar equipments to 19000 girl students in the state. He urged the Union Minister to involve the subject of Akshay Urja in the curriculum of 6th standard with a view to spread awareness among the young generation.
Shri Chander Mohan, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana assured the Union Minister to meet the target of solar energy generation soon. Shri Deepak Gupta, Secretary, New & Renewable Energy, Government of India highlighted government's initiatives to promote solar power generation. Shri Ashok Lavasa, Financial Commissioner, Haryana Renewable Energy delivered the welcome address, whereas Smt. Sumita Misra, Director, HAREDA proposed the vote of thanks. Other dignitaries who attended the function include Shri Phool Chand Mulana, Haryana Congress President, Shri Mange Ram Gupta, Education Minister, Haryana and Smt. Meena Mandal, Minister of Haryana Government.
Earlier, Shri Muttemwar flagged- off Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Marathon (men and women) and Akshay Urja Rally of school students from the Parade Ground Panchkula, in which about 4000 athletes from various parts of the country and 15000 school children took part. An Akshay Urja Pledge was also administered on the occasion. The Chief Guest also inaugurated an exhibition of solar equipments and battery operated vehicles at Inderdhanush Auditorium. Later, the Chief Guest alongwith the dignitaries distributed awards to the panchayats of three villages of Haryana. Prizes were also given to the winners of Rajiv Gandhi Half Marathon for men and women separately. The school students, who remained winners in the slogan writing and Akshay Urja painting contests were also awarded. A large number of Panchayat representatives from Haryana State also participated in the function.
Report: Kanchan Prasad Mandlaus, PIB Chandigarh via e-mail
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