Teach children about energy conservation and give them values from childhood: Shri Mangubhai Patel
Governor attended the prize distribution ceremony of state level painting
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that saving energy is the production of energy. Therefore, it is important that children are taught and taught the values of energy conservation from childhood. Make them aware of the future needs and importance of energy. Governor Shri Patel was addressing the award ceremony of the state level painting competition based on energy conservation. The ceremony was organized at Subhash Bhawan in Bhopal under the aegis of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Governor Shri Patel gave away prizes to the participants of the state level painting competition organized in two categories. He also congratulated and wished the winning participants for being selected in the national painting competition. Shri Patel also felicitated the jury members of the competition on this occasion. He congratulated NHDC for continuously organizing the competition for creating awareness about energy conservation for the last 19 years.
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that the imagination and creativity of children is a unique gift of nature. The paintings made by children on energy saving and conservation are the expressions of their inner feelings. Governor Shri Patel appealed to the people present to definitely visit the painting exhibition and appreciate the expressions of the child artists. He told the children that while creating paintings for energy conservation, the true feelings of energy saving that came in your inner mind, always keep those feelings alive and try to follow them throughout your life.
Governor Shri Patel said that energy resources are invaluable gifts given to mankind by nature. They should be used as per need and discretion. We all have to understand the importance of water conservation along with energy resources. Governor Shri Patel said that we should consider the problems of the people in areas where there is insufficient availability of electricity and water, and use energy, water and other natural resources judiciously with empathy. He advised the children to develop good habits of saving.
Four mantras given to children – good exercise, nutritious diet, plenty of water and sleep
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel gave four mantras to children to become healthy, bright and energetic. He said that children should make it a habit to exercise regularly. Eat nutritious food, avoid eating fast food. Drink plenty of water and get good sleep.
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the award ceremony by lighting the lamp. Shri Patel was welcomed by presenting a plant in the ceremony. He was felicitated by presenting a shawl and a memento. NHDC Managing Director Shri Rajiv Jain delivered the welcome address. He gave detailed information about organizing the state level competition. Chief General Manager Human Resources Shri Ashok Kumar expressed his gratitude. NHDC officials, jury members, children participating in the painting competition and their parents were present in the program.