In a significant move towards promoting energy security, sustainable development, and environmental protection, the Government of India has announced the launch of ‘Saksham 2024-25,’ at a press conference held in Mumbai today.
Saksham 2024-25 aims to promote energy security, sustainable development, and environmental protection across the country. The program’s ultimate goal is to curb wasteful expenditure on fossil fuels, reduce the growing burden on the foreign exchequer, and protect the environment from the adverse effects of greenhouse gases emitted from burning fossil fuels.
The inauguration of Saksham 2024-25, is scheduled for February 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Y.B. Chavan Centre, Rangshwar Hall, opposite Mantralaya, Mumbai. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, along with state-level coordinators from the oil industry, will undertake various initiatives with the active involvement and support of the concerned state governments to spread mass awareness. The program will run from February 14 to February 28, 2025, under the tagline “Cleaner Environment through Green and Clean Energy.”
Saksham 2025 will feature a series of activities targeting individuals and businesses alike:
- Group Talks/Debates: Organized for school and college students to foster discussions on energy conservation.
- Graffiti/Wall Painting Competitions: Held in colleges to creatively express the message of fuel conservation.
- Fuel-Efficient Driving Competitions: Encouraging drivers to adopt fuel-efficient driving practices.
- Article Writing and Press Conferences: Facilitating the dissemination of information through written content and media interactions.
- Talk Shows on TV/Radio: Engaging the public through broadcast media to discuss energy conservation topics.
The program targets children, youths, LPG users, drivers, industry professionals, workers, farmers, residential societies, gram panchayats, and NGOs, propagating awareness about the importance, benefits, and methods of fuel conservation. It also aims to promote the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies and practices.
These collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, state-level coordinators, and the active involvement of concerned state governments are expected to drive the success of Saksham 2025 seeking to engage the entire nation in the collective effort to conserve fuel, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to a sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Thus paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for India.
