DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Punjab Governor & UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit on Monday inaugurated a 20 day-long campaign, Saksham 2022 (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav). The campaign took off at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector 26 here. While speaking as the Chief Guest on the occasion, Banwarilal Purohit, said, "It is the need of the hour to ensure optimum utilization of Petroleum Products across various end use segments. I am sure that this month will go a long way in promoting Conservation of Oil & Gas through various mass awareness activities planned by the Oil Industry members in Punjab." The theme for Saksham this year is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav through Green & Clean Energy. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas through PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association) and Oil PSUs have been conducting fuel conservation drive all over India. The Governor lauded the oil industry initiative of creating awareness among the General Public & also the end users of precious Petroleum Products about the need for judicious use of Petroleum Products. "Petroleum products like LPG and kerosene are still sold to public at subsidized rates, which puts additional pressure on the exchequer as well as oil companies. The country's heavy dependence on oil import is a matter of serious concern. There is an imperative need for efficient utilization and conservation of petroleum products through various means", the Governor said. He added, "The theme of Saksham 2022 is Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav through Green & Clean Energy. Therefore, I urge upon every citizen to use the fossil fuels judiciously and to shift to cleaner fuels viz Ethanol Blended fuels, Bio Gas, LPG, CNG, PNG and CBG wherever possible, to achieve a cleaner, safer, healthier and prosperous India." Jitendra Kumar, State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry), Punjab while speaking on the occasion said, "Fuel conservation and efficiency measures would not only save on the huge import bill, but also help in reducing greenhouse gases and other noxious pollutants thereby protecting the health of the citizens and the environment. With this view, this campaign aims to intensify efforts for making more and more people aware about the need, issues and solutions for conservation & effective utilization of petroleum products through various people-connect activities." (editor@dailyworld.in)