Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Solar Man of India Prof Chetan Singh Solanki said here on Wednesday that Indoreans could help bring down their city’s power consumption by 20 per cent in the next month itself.

As a step towards energy conservation, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and Solanki conducted a surprise inspection of Indore Municipal Corporation headquarters.

The inspection was under the ICM which is aimed at reducing energy consumption in the city During the visit, the Mayor himself switched off unnecessary lights and fans, thus setting an example for others.

“Energy conservation not only reduces the electricity bill but is also crucial for environmental protection,” he said. “Just as Indore is the cleanest city in the country, we wish to make it number one in energy conservation too,” he said. Bhargav inspected various departments, including the council office and water works department and reviewed their energy-saving efforts. Employees were advised to put in more effort wherever required.

The Mayor urged the municipal employees and citizens to take responsibility for energy conservation and contribute to making Indore a model city for sustainable living.

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A key part of Indore Climate Mission (ICM) is the ‘1 on 11’ initiative. As part of this initiative, every resident is encouraged to reduce unnecessary electricity usage at home by 20 per cent and educate 10 others to do the same. If this is done collectively, Indore’s electricity consumption will come down by 20 per cent in February 2025 compared to February 2024

Prof Chetan Singh Solanki

Solar Man of India