By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 11th August:- Every year 10th August is observed as
World Bio-Fuel Day in a bid to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green
Fuels). Bio fuel programme in India is
aimed at creating a secure and sustainable environment friendly Bio fuel
economy to achieve a vibrant rural economy besides achieving energy security
for the nation and as a tool for rural development and rural life upliftment.
As per the directive of
MOP&NG, Indian Oil celebrated World Bio-Fuel Day in Chandigarh. Mayor,
Devesh Moudgil presided over the function in presence of Sandeep Jain, State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry, Punjab)
& Chief General Manager In-charge, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Punjab,
J&K , H.P. & Chandigarh). The event was attended
by school students, farmers and officials of oil marketing companies. During
the function, videos and presentations on bio-fuel energy were shown and
lectures were delivered highlighting the importance of bio-energy.
Devesh Moudgil, Mayor, Chandigarh
congratulated IOCL in working towards this important step. Bio-energy fuel is
considered as one of the most promising alternative across the globe. He
remarked that recognizing the potential of bio-energy, India has to now gear up
and plan a systematic movement. He also affirmed that it is a great
entrepreneurial opportunity and it is expected that people should come forward
and take it as a business model.
Sandeep Jain, State Level
Coordinator (Oil Industry, Punjab) stated that PSU oil
companies are committed to this movement. He also stated that Bio-fuel is an
integral part of a sustainable energy strategy for India and statistics have
shown that bio-energy technology alternatives compare quite favorably with the
conventional energy sources.
Pre event competitions were
organized in the schools and winners were felicitated during the function. Also
a walkathon for bio-energy was organized and bio-energy saplings were planted
by the dignitaries.
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