Speaking about the event, Puri said, “From 6 to 8 February, a ‘Growth, Collaboration, Transformation’ event will be held at – India Energy Week – in Bengaluru with as the first major event under India’s G20 Presidency. Indian Energy Week follows the Prime Minister’s pledge at COP26 to cut India’s emissions to zero by 2070. As part of this proposed event in Bengaluru, CNG a boat rally was held in Varanasi to show how PM’s vision led to the conversion of highly polluting diesel engines to CNG engines on boats floating on the Ganga River in Varanasi,” Puri said more.
The second floating CNG station will appear at Ravidas Ghat as the first station is already operating at Namo Ghat.
“Prime Minister Modi’s desire is to replace diesel boats with CNG,” he added, adding, “It is nice to see that more than 580 diesel boats have been converted to CNG resulting in increased boaters income in addition to controlling carbon emissions. It helped test noise and air Pollution in the Ganges, he added.
“Varanasi has been witnessing the golden era of rejuvenation that the Prime Minister envisioned. By preserving its heritage and culture, the city has seen the rejuvenation of Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the terraces along the Ganga River while modern facilities are being added to boost tourism. ”, added Mr. Puri, “We are grateful to the Prime Minister for drawing a parallel line of energy transition and energy security with the transformation of Varanasi.”
Expressing hope that one day boats in Ganga will also float on blue hydrogen, he said, announcing the establishment of an additional floating CNG filling station at Ravidas Ghat. With the state government allocating the land, the Ministry of Oil and Gas will begin the process of establishing a second CNG terminal along the Ganga River.
Referring to the world’s fastest growing economy, India is well on its way to becoming a $26 trillion economy in its 100th year of independence thanks to the Prime Minister’s vision of making the country self-sufficient. host, Puri highlighted a four-pronged strategy to cut India’s emissions to net zero by 2070.
Speaking on the occasion, Federal Oil Minister Rameshwar Teli called the CNG boat demonstration an exhibition on India’s culture, heritage and energy transition.
UP Energy Minister AK Sharma expressed gratitude to the Indian government’s oil and natural gas for the project to convert diesel boats into CNG boats and also promote green energy in the state. He assured that the state government will continue to expand any support for business projects in the future.
Then, with the lowering of Puri’s flag, the regatta begins from Namo Ghat. After passing through Dashashwamedh Ghat, it culminates at Chetsingh Ghat, where a laser show is also held to mark the occasion.
