A month-long awareness drive, SAKSHAM, by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas started on Saturday, which would continue till February 15. This year’s theme is “Green & Clean Energy”.

Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal delivered his message through audio visual mode on the occasion. Emphasising upon oil conservation, he thrust upon two things, “Ek Bharat Sresth Bharat” and “Atmanirvar Bharat”.

He urged all to develop habit of optimal use of energy which subsequently will help in protecting the national economy, provide a healthy environment to human life, reduce import bill and sustain the ecosystem.

The inaugural function was conducted at the Indian Oil Bhavan, here, by chief guest Rajya Sabha member Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Mohapatra.

 He stressed upon the need to conserve petroleum products at all costs.

State Level Coordinator (SLC), Chief General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Subhajit Ghosh in his welcome address elaborated on the activities planned to create awareness about oil and gas conservation in the State.

During the one month programme, the oil industries, jointly with the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), will conduct training programmes for drivers on better driving habits to save fuel.

Workshops will be conducted for housewives at every LPG panchayat on better cooking habits to save LPG. Across the State, quiz, debate and painting competitions will be organised in schools and colleges to emphasise upon the importance of conservation.