Question: on 16 january 2021 , a month long ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign has been launched by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Which is the organizing agency of this campaign?
a) CSIR-NEERI
b) TERI
c) PCRA
d) None of the above
Answer: c)
Context
- Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 16th January launched a month long ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign.
Facts
- Campaign has been launched with view to create awareness among fossil fuel consumers showcasing them the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints.
- Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is organizing agency of the campaign.
- Sanarakshan Kshmata Mahotsva 2021 or SAKSHAM 2021 is a campaign which aims to spread the message of fuel conservation and greener environment across India.
About PCRA
- PCRA is a registered society set up under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and is Headquartered at New Delhi.
- As a non-profit organization, PCRA is a national government agency engaged in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of economy.
- It helps the government in proposing policies and strategies for petroleum conservation, aimed at reducing excessive dependence of the country on oil requirement.
By – Kameshwar Shukla