Clean energy for a better tomorrow
In a bid to create awareness about the need to do away with the use of fossil fuels as energy sources, and to instead opt for cleaner sources such as biofuels, August 10 is observed every year as World Biofuel Day. Chandigarh marked the day with a special event by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, as per a directive by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The function was presided over by Sandeep Jain, Punjab’s State-level Coordinatorcum-Chief General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Punjab State Office, who said that India, having recognised the potential of biofuel energy, would have to plan a systematic movement to step up its use. Also present on the occasion was Dhananjay Srivastava, General Manager (in-charge, Retail Sales), IOCL, Punjab State Office.
The event, which was attended by students from various schools, farmers, and officials of oil marketing companies, included video presentations on sustainable biofuel energy that can boost India’s rural economy and provide energy security to the country. Prior to the event, competitions had been held across schools in the city, whose winners were felicitated at the function. A walkathon for the cause
A book, titled Organic Chemistry, has been authored by Dr. Anju Khullar, assistant professor, Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, and Ravi Sharma, for students of B.Sc.-I (semester-I), Khalsa College, Patiala.
Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha, principal of the college, congratulated Dr. Khullar and said that the book would be of great help for the students as it is written in accordance with the syllabi of the concerned class. He lauded her efforts and expressed hope that more such books would be of bio-energy utilisation was also organized and saplings planted by the dignitaries present. The National Youth Cooperative Society (NYCS), which is associated with the event, reiterated its commitment to biofuel use. penned. On the occasion, Dr. Jasleen Kaur, deputy principal and head of the department of commerce and management; Dr. Kuldeep Singh Batra, With its numerous states inhabited by people from varying cultures, India’s multiplicity of faiths is renowned. Ivy World Play School, Jalandhar, celebrated this diversity by dedicating an entire week to the upcoming Independence Day revelries. The school’s tiny tots performed dances representing states such as Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat. A variety of cuisines from different states were also prepared.
The school’s headmistress, Gorika Wadehra, while speaking on the occasion, noted that India’s rich heritage of vivid colourful dresses, classical dance forms, vibrant festivals, breathtaking art and exquisite cuisines adds to its glory. The school’s director, Raghav Vasal, was enthralled by the students’ performances and said that such programmes were essential for the overall development of children. vice-principal and head of the department of chemistry, and Dr. Sandeep Chahal, head of the department of folk art and culture were also present.