The Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched Saksham 2017 (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav).
This an awareness program for sustainable use of petroleum products.
It is month long awareness programme. It aims to create awareness amongst masses towards judicious utilization and conservation of petroleum products.
It also stresses on the use of energy efficient appliances and switching to cleaner fuels.
The programme is initiative of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and other Oil & Gas PSUs under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
During one-month long awareness drive, workshops on adopting simple fuel saving measures will be organised for drivers of commercial vehicles and housewives, cooks.
It will also host activities like Quiz Show, Walkathons, Saksham Asian Cycling Championship, concerts.
It will also carry out other activities across the country to educate on various steps for fuel conservation.
