Keeping up with the Green theme of the Delhi 2010, the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (OC CWG Delhi 2010) today organised Sustainable Transport Rally comprising of eco-friendly means of transport like cycles & electric (battery jogging) cars & scooters.
200 lovers from all walks of life, young & elderly participated in the 8 km long rally. Cycle rally was flagged off by Shera, the Games mascot, from the OC CWG Delhi 2010 Headquarters & the other rally comprising of electrical vehicles started from Delhi Chief Minister Mrs. Sheila Dikshit’s residence. Mrs Dikshit herself drove an electric automobile Reva. Apart from the Cheif Minister, Mrs. Kiran Walia, Health Minister of Delhi. Mr. R. K. Pachauri, MD, TERI, Mr. Parimal Rai, Chairman , NDMC, Mr. P. K. Tripathi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister & Mr. V. K. Verma, DG of the OC CWG Delhi 2010 participated in the Rally. Both rallies culminated at Commonwealth Gardens in Africa Avenue, Chanakyapuri where the Chief Minister & other guests planted a sapling in the Commonwealth Garden.
Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Dikshit said they must spend our natural resources wisely as there's lots of species but one Earth. They lauded the efforts of children, RWAs, ladies organisations & NGOs to make Delhi one of the greenest cities in India & in the world.
“Delhi is one of the largest cities. They must strike a balance between the gigantic, rising population & the natural resources & spend them wisely. 42% of the tidy, freshwater obtainable to Delhi is wasted, they must modify our habits. Fuel consumption is another reason for environmental pollution hence battery run vehicles are an option. They must have bravery to demand tidy fuel so that companies provide us the same.”
Mr. Pachauri said, “It is heartening to see lots of young people today turning up to protect surroundings. They must work together to make positive that they bring prosperity for all.”
Mr. Verma said OC CWG Delhi 2010 is committed make Delhi 2010 the first ever Green Games. Delhi Government’s initiative for tidy transport like Metro, Jogging tracks for cyclists, etc., are playing sizable role in improving Delhi’s air quality.
The Chief Minister released State of Surroundings Document for Delhi 2010. Bonsais were introduced to all the guests. The Rally that travelled to different parts of the city spread the message Reduce, Recycle & Reuse.
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