National Energy Conservation Week 2024 Concludes at BIT with Enthusiastic Participation
Mangalore, January 7, 2025: The National Energy Conservation Week 2024 celebration at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) concluded on January 7, 2025. The week-long event, aimed at promoting awareness about sustainable energy practices, featured a range of engaging activities and garnered enthusiastic participation from students and faculty.
The celebrations commenced on December 31, 2024, with insightful invited talks. Prof. Dr. Sardar Islam from Australia delivered a session on "Energy Conservation and Digitization of Energy Technologies," while Prof. John Valder spoke about "Alternate Energies and Renewable Energy Sources." These sessions set the tone for a week dedicated to energy awareness and innovation. The overall coordinator for the event was Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, HOD-ECE.
A highlight of the event was the walkathon on January 2, 2025, which saw participation from approximately 500 students, emphasizing the importance of conserving energy through collective action.
Throughout the week, students showcased their talents and ideas through a series of thought-provoking activities. The debate on energy conservation sparked lively discussions, with participants presenting diverse perspectives on sustainable energy solutions and the role of technology and policy in achieving them.
The poster presentation allowed students to visually communicate innovative ideas, using creative designs to highlight the urgency and methods of energy conservation. The speech competition offered a platform for eloquent participants to share their insights and inspire others, focusing on practical steps and the broader impact of energy efficiency in everyday life.
The valedictory ceremony on January 7 marked the culmination of the week’s events. Certificates and accolades were distributed to winners of various competitions, acknowledging their creativity and dedication to the cause of energy conservation. The event succeeded in fostering a sense of responsibility and inspiring innovative ideas for a sustainable future.
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Karnataka tanks hold strong water storage: Minister Boseraju
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju on Tuesday said that minor irrigation tanks across the state are holding good water storage levels, with the 3,788 tanks under the department’s jurisdiction providing life-sustaining water to a large agricultural command area of approximately 4,45,009 hectares.
In a statement, the Minister for Minor Irrigation, Boseraju, said that according to the latest data released by the department, a vast majority of the 3,788 minor irrigation tanks in the state have maintained good water levels.
Detailing the storage status, the report said that even in peak summer, 165 tanks are full.
Additionally, 1,355 tanks have retained more than 51 per cent capacity, 1,143 tanks have water levels up to 50 per cent, and 959 tanks are at roughly 30 per cent storage capacity.
District-wise, Davanagere leads the state in water storage, with 27 tanks remaining full even during summer. Chikkamagaluru follows closely with 46 full tanks, indicating strong water retention.
Other top-performing districts include Hassan, Tumakuru, and Kolar.
Boseraju, who also holds the portfolio of Science and Technology, said 1,184 tanks are being actively filled through 145 tank-filling lift irrigation projects under the Minor Irrigation Department.
He attributed the strong water retention to good monsoon rainfall and effective water management strategies of the government.
“It is encouraging to see such a substantial volume of water stored across our minor irrigation tanks by the end of March, remaining largely intact even as summer progresses. The fact that 1,355 tanks are nearly full and 165 tanks are brimming is a testament to the success of our tank-filling programmes and rejuvenation initiatives,” he said.
“By ensuring a continuous flow of water to these tanks through lift irrigation projects across departments, as well as supplying treated and surface water to the Bayaluseeme districts, we have taken proactive measures to prevent them from drying out during the summer,” the minister said.
According to him, these data points confirm that efforts to build a water-secure Karnataka are yielding strong results at the grassroots level.
“This water wealth preserved in our tanks will bring direct benefits to lakhs of farmers across the 4,45,009-hectare command area,” he added.
