Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight 2016 launched
Morung Express News
Dimapur | January 16
The Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight (OGCF) for the year 2016 in the State of Nagaland was launched Saturday here at Hotel Saramati with secretary for Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland, T Kiheto Sema, as the chief guest.
The chief guest in his address emphasized on curbing of wasteful expenditure on fossil fuel and to reduce the growing burden on foreign exchequer and protect the environment from the adverse effect of green house gases emanating from burning of fossil fuels. He also stressed on creating awareness about health hazards due to use of Bio mass and appealed to stop the use of Bio Mass and encouraged use of greener fuels like LPG in rural areas.
DK Pathak, senior divisional manager (IOC) cum state level coordinator for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, for the State of Nagaland, highlighted on the OGCF programme and presented some fuel saving tips on the occasion, followed by circulation of activities planned in the State of Nagaland in next 15 days
Huwoto Sema, senior depot manager of Dimapur Depot, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, explained on the objectives of the conservation fortnight –to create awareness on the need for conservation of hydrocarbons and environment protection for “sustainable development on our inherent strength.”
Led by Huwoto, all the participants took a pledge to conserve oil and gas in their respective capacities. Jingles were also played during the ceremony.
Among others, the launching ceremony was attended by government officials, district administration and police, officials from oil marketing companies, retail outlet dealers, LPG distributors and school children.
