The India Post, Chandigarh, 20th August2008 :Energy Research Centre, Panjab University celebrated “Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Divas” at ICSSR Complex, Panjab University Campus here today to create mass awareness and encourage people towards adopting renewable energy dependent appliances. Esteemed Dean University Instruction, P.U., Chandigarh, Prof. S.K. Kulkarani inaugurated the seminar. Sh. Suresh Agarwal, Director Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, New Delhi delivered the keynote address. Prof. V.K. Rattan, Hony. Director, Energy Research Centre, P.U., Chandigarh welcomed the participants. In his presidential address Sh. S.K. Kulkarani highlighted the importance of various renewable energy source and suggested ways to save energy in our daily routine.
Sh. Suresh Agarwal in his keynote addressed listed various installed renew ale energy systems all over India and briefed about their performance. He also highlighted various schemes being run by MNRE. Prof. V.K. Rattan, Hon. Director, ERC, P.U., Chandigarh in his welcome address highlighted on the achievements of Energy Research Centre, P.U., Chandigarh and potentials of renewable energy resources in the country. Technical paper reading contest on the topic “Role of Renewable Energy Sources in India” was also held at ICSSR Complex, P.U., Chandigarh and was inauagurated by Sh. Suresh Agarwal, Director, MNRE, Delhi wherein 25 teams from local colleges and various departments of University participated.
On the spot paper making competition on “Surya Aur Insaan” (Sun and Man) by school children was inaugurated by Prof. S.K. Kulkarani, DUI, P.U., Chandigarh. About 200 students from various local schools participated in events. All participants in both events were given prizes and certificates.