• SAKSHAM stands for Sanrakshan Kshamata Mahotsav.
• ‘Saksham’ is an annual people-centric mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA).
• It is a flagship public awareness campaign to spread the message of Fuel Conservation and Energy Efficiency.
• Aim: reducing fuel consumption in India
• Objectives:
  • Help in building a cleaner and greener India and also reduce its reliance on crude oil imports.
  • Highlight the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints.

MUMBAI, 7 MAY, 2023 (GPN):

SAKSHAM-2023 is the flagship national program initiated by Government of India for Energy Security, Sustainable Development and Environment Protection of our Country.

The campaign that commenced from 24^th April 2023 will conclude tomorrow on 08^th May 2023, with the theme and tagline “Energy Conservation Towards ‘Net Zero’/  ‘ऊर्जा संरक्षण- नेट ज़ीरो की ओर’. ” It is a flagship public awareness campaign to spread the message of Fuel Conservation and Energy Efficiency and help in building a cleaner and greener India and also reduce its reliance on crude oil imports.

The concluding day of Saksham 2023 Campaign has Shri. Kanhuraj Bagate (IAS) Controller of Rationing & Director of Civil Supplies, Government of Maharashtra as the Chief Guest and Shri Tushar Khandker, Olympian Hockey Player and Coach as the Guest of Honour.

The Inaugural function of SAKSHAM -2023 was held on Monday 24th APRIL, 2023 at Y.B Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai and was graced by Shri Ravindra Chavan, Hon’ble Minister for PWD, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Maharashtra.

Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav (SAKSHAM-2023) has been organized by Petroleum Ministry & State Level Coordination Committee  for conservation and economical use of Oil & Natural gas. The Inaugural function was organised  at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Auditorium. Hon’ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan was speaking on occasion.

Among the dignitaries present  were Shri Anilkumar P BPCL’s Executive Director (Gas), Shri Ajit Dhakras, Regional Level Coordinator IOC, Shri Rajiv Srestha, Chief General Manager, IOC, Shri Lakshmanarao, GM, HPCL, Shri Santanu Basu, GM, GAIL  &  Shri Nandan Gajbhiya, Addl. Director, PCRA West.

Petroleum along with the Gas Authority of India (GAIL) across Maharashtra.

The Minister expressed opinion that fuel saving is the need of the hour for the country’s energy security, sustainable development and environment protection.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan from house to house and on this line energy protection net zero should be implemented as part of the campaign and publicity of this initiative across the state. Hon’ble Minister Shri Ravindra Chavan also said that the new generation should understand these challenges.

In this program, students presented various skits to create awareness on fuel saving. Also, the winners of various debate competitions were given away prizes and teachers were also felicitated for their outstanding contribution towards conservation of Oil & Gas in the state

Shri Santosh Nivendkar,Maharashtra State Coordinator of Oil Industry said, Saksham-2023 has been organized with the tag line of Energy Conservation towards “Net Zero” from April 24th to May 8th, 2023 during which more than 1000 different programs have been organised as mass awareness campaign.

Shri Manohar Anbhore, Chief Manager, State Coordination proposed vote of thanks.Ends