Question : Fuel Conservation Campaign

(a) whether the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has launched a fuel conservation campaign recently and if so, the details thereof along with its aims and objectives; (b) the amount of funds earmarked for the said purpose; (c) the details of the number of energy efficient programmes in different sectors during each of the last three years and the current year; (d) whether the campaign has created awareness among public about fuel conservation and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the other steps taken by Government to utilize online platform for various customised campaigns?

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) to (e) Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is organizing a nationwide campaign under Mega Campaign and SAKSHAM (SANRAKSHAN KSHAMTA MAHOTSAV) from 16th January to 15th February, 2020 aiming to spread awareness about the importance, benefits and various methods of conserving petroleum products and to reduce emissions for better health and greener environment, with budget of Rs. 18 crore for FY 2019-20. Energy efficient programmes undertaken by PCRA in different sectors during the last three years and current year are at Annexure. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are also used for various campaigns to spread the message of fuel conservation and environment protection.
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