PASIGHAT, Jul 12: The Spear Corps of Indian Army celebrated the ‘Global Energy Independence Day’ to promote the theme ‘Transitioning to Clean Energy’, with a slew of activities marking the occasion.
A plethora of activities ranging from awareness lectures, poster making competition, visit to solar farm and oath taking were undertaken with an aim to educate & promote awareness for alternative forms of energy and to adapt renewable sources of energy.
Students of Don Bosco School, Mebo Tehsil, East Siang district, who participated in the event, learnt about the latest technologies of Solar Cells, Wind turbines, biogas energy, planting trees and water harvesting. The students visited the Solar Farm at Sigar military station, which provided them an insight into the world of science, technology and engineering in the context of green energy production.
Additionally, students were told about the importance of use of E-vehicles & bicycles as a sustainable mode of transport and practice of carpooling to reduce carbon footprint.
Later, a collective pledge was taken by the soldiers & the students to ‘Transition towards Clean Energy’. The event was well appreciated by the school administration who thanked the Indian Army for inculcating the importance of renewable energy to the young students. (DIPRO)