“India is fast moving towards becoming the global leader for energy transition”; says Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu.
The Vice President during his visit to the Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry on Sunday called upon the youth to develop a deeper understanding of India’s timeless traditions and apply various dimensions of India’s cultural genius to activities in contemporary life.
Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Chief Minister, Shri N. Rangasamy, Speaker, Puducherry Assembly, Shri Embalam R. Selvam, Lok Sabha MP Shri V. Vaithilingam, MLA from Puducherry, Shri V. Aroumougame, Director, JIPMER, Puducherry, Dr. Rakesh Aggarwal, and others were present during the event.
During the visit, the Vice President paid homage at the Samadhi of Aurobindo and said that the great revolutionary yogi, poet, and philosopher continues to be an eternal inspiration for humanity through his vision for world unity, peace, and spiritual upliftment.
Referring to Sri Aurobindo’s stress on India’s rich spiritual tradition and cultural heritage, he said that we need to recapture this creative spirit to soar higher and scale new heights as a nation.
The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu further emphasized and called upon large institutions and public sector organizations to strive towards sustainability in their operations by using renewable energy. He suggested greater adoption of rooftop solar plants in industries and big establishments like universities and government buildings and godowns.
He emphasized the need to make solar rooftop plants, solar water heaters, and rainwater harvesting mandatory for large buildings and government organizations, along with ensuring sufficient light and ventilation which should be adopted in modeling new buildings.
Dedicating the 1.5 Megawatt rooftop solar power plant at JIPMER, Puducherry to the nation, Shri Naidu said that India is fast moving towards becoming the global leader for ‘energy transition’. He hailed the recent landmark of 100 Gigawatt of installed renewable energy capacity in India.
The Vice President called for State, Central, and UT governments to work together as Team India to popularise the tapping of solar energy and bring about greater awareness among people on the benefits of installing solar panels on their rooftops. He called for massive campaigns to publicize the subsidy programs for solar rooftop systems and the resultant electricity savings.
While addressing he also spoke about the charming beauty and cultural heritage of Puducherry, he said, “Puducherry is a charming city with the rare appeal. It is a unique confluence of cultures—of Indian heritage and French architecture, that always makes it a treat to visit. A thriving hub of education, tourism, and spirituality, Puducherry is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with picturesque beaches, historic temples and churches, and the world-famous Aurobindo Ashram. But more than anything, it is the warmth and hospitality of the people of Puducherry that gives this Union Territory its special character”.
Referring to the lessons from the pandemic, Shri Naidu stressed the importance of ventilation and air circulation in buildings. “Sunlight is a natural disinfectant. Our ancestors understood this – is reflected in their planning and construction of houses”, the Vice President noted. He underscored the need to create living and working spaces with ample ventilation and natural light to maintain good health.
Shri Naidu also appreciated the efforts made by the medical institutions like JIPMER for showing extraordinary resolve during the pandemic and rising to the occasion. He said that due to the collective efforts of such institutions, doctors, medical staff, and healthcare workers, the country has been fighting the pandemic effectively.
