From Our Special Correspondent
GUWAHATI: The third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, which will get under way on Friday here, is not just creating a strong sports eco-system in the country but is also taking a strong pro-environmental stand.
For the first time, the Khelo India Youth Games will be using electric cars for inter-venue transfers or dignitaries, an official statement issued here on Wednesday said.
The Electrical Vehicle Programme will be promoted during the event where four electrical cars will be deployed along with charging stations in different venues.
Three vehicles will be used by the dignitaries while one of the cars will be on display at one of the venues.
This activity will be carried out to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles which can cut the nation’s energy demand by 64 per cent and carbon emissions by 37 per cent in 2030.
Currently, 1,500 such electric vehicles have been deployed across 32 cities through which approximately 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been avoided and 2400 tons of oil equivalent fuel has been saved.
“Along with promoting sports culture in India, the Sports Authority of India also focuses on conserving the environment. We have a go-green policy in all our SAI centres as well. That is the reason why we are promoting electric vehicles in Khelo India Youth Games this year,” Rohit Bharadwaj, secretary, Sports Authority of India, said.
“If the majority of people in India are encouraged to purchase electric vehicles, it will make a huge impact on the betterment of our environment, which is the need of the hour,” Bharadwaj said.