A month long awareness programme Saksham– 2018 aimed at creating awareness amongst masses for judicious utilisation and conservation of petroleum products has been started by Petroleum Conservation & Research Association under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
As part of the activities entrusted to oil marketing companies, a ‘Bi-cycle Day’ is being organised across the country. The Bi-cycle rally was organised at Sigma Industry Gate, JK Road, Near Minal Residency, Bhopal on Sunday by the oil industries.
The rally, flagged off by chief guest for the occasion, the former Ranjit Trophy Captain and Deputy General Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Bhopal, Suhail Ansari.
The event commenced with a ceremony whereby 300 cyclists were distributed caps and T Shirts with the conservation pledge. Chief Guest administered the conservation pledge to all the participants in the gathering. In his address, he stressed the importance of the theme of the event and its implications on the national future and prosperity.
This event will seek to make citizens aware of the pollution and how they can contribute in reducing the pollution burden by taking up cycling instead of their vehicle for a day in a week. US Pandey, Zonal General Manager, GAIl has also stated to media representative that cycling is one of the non-mechanized modes of transport for short distances for day to day activities such as cycling to work, riding to nearby places etc. This not only saves fuel/money but keeps us healthy and fit.