Chief Secretary Urges Water and Electricity Conservation for a Sustainable Future

The Chief Secretary has appealed to citizens to adopt responsible water and electricity conservation practices to address the growing challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and energy demand. The article highlights practical measures that households, institutions, and communities can implement to ensure sustainable resource management.

Key Details:

• Climate change and the El Niño phenomenon are contributing to irregular rainfall, floods, droughts, and water shortages across the country.

• Conserving water also helps save electricity, as significant energy is required to treat and distribute water.

• Citizens are encouraged to repair leaks, use water efficiently, adopt rainwater harvesting, reuse treated water where possible, and protect water bodies.

• Electricity conservation measures include switching off unused appliances, using LED lighting, promoting rooftop solar systems, maintaining ACs at 24–26°C, and conducting regular energy audits.

• Schools, colleges, offices, and communities are encouraged to organize awareness campaigns, pledge programmes, rallies, and conservation events.

• The article notes that approximately 15–20% of the State’s electricity is generated from water resources, making water conservation essential for long-term energy security.