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Kundapur: Citizens pledge to use public transport at 'Save Fuel' campaign

  •   Sun, Nov 10 2013 02:48:36 PM

Kundapur: Citizens pledge to use public transport at 'Save Fuel' campaign

Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (NM)

Kundapur, Nov 10: In a step worthy of emulation, the citizens and students here pledged to make use of public transport in order to save fuel.

The ‘Save Fuel’ campaign was organized at Shastri Circle here on Saturday November 9.

Inaugurating the campaign, state urban development minister and Udupi district-in charge Vinay Kumar Sorake said, "Due to hike in prices of fuel and increase in the number of vehicles, both in the city and rural areas, people are suffering from health issues and economic crisis. In addition, it is directly affecting the environment."

Sorake also distributed badges to the participants, but left soon after.

Organizer Dinker Shetty led the oath-taking ceremony. The participants pledged to make limited use of fuel and commute by public transport as much as possible.

During the oath, they also promised to reduce speed limit, change diesel filter whenever needed, use good engine, and reduce unnecessary drives including jolly rides.

Earlier, the participants along with scouts and guides marched towards the circle. President of Kundapur municipal council Kalavathi U S garlanded the statue of Lal Bahadur Shastri. Malyadi Shivram Shetty, Basrur Ram Kisan Shetty, Abhinandan Shetty, Dinkar Patel, Ramachandra Upadhyaya, secretry Anand Poojari, Kiran Kumar and others were present.
  

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2013

    We cannot change history, but surely can stop the repeating mistake
    Time to change - thought, vision, concept, situation and the environment
    While saving a huge volume of fuel, the option is to generate energy too
    The abundant weight on wheels can be used as a pushing force, cost free
    Save fuel, stop pollution, reduce costs, increase capacities, all in one shot
    Historic change, multiple solutions, several benefits, a world of difference

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  • victor, mangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2013

    if they have said to save environment polution i would have agreed .To save fuel this they should have thought 30yrs back.They were heavily depending on importing may be someone from the govt was benefiting

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  • JERRY, KARKALA

    Mon, Nov 11 2013

    PLS START A TRAIN EVERY 1HOUR OR SHUTTLE FROM MLORE TO BATKAL THEN HOW MANY EXPRESS WILL BE FLYING ON THE ROAD,MORCHA IS EASY ,PRACTICALLY IT IS VERY TUFF DEAR POLITICIANS,

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    India with its narrow roads and over crowded population, will have to undertake massive public transit system to save lives and money. India or any other country, when totally depended on importing oil and bleeding the money will be getting into very serious economic crisis. The bicycle use in Italy was tripled in three years. It is good for us to walk some, get on the bicycle and at the year end, we save thousands of Rs. which can be used for any other needs of wants. Besides, our health will be improved.

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    Instead of carrying and moving the bullock cart on wheels, if we make the Bull (the Engine) to pull and move The Cart (Commuters/Goods), we can save more than 75% of fuel and see a wonder on the surface transport sector.
    It looks impossible, but certainly possible, if you are ready.

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  • valerian rodrigues, ujire

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    POLITICIANS ARE NOT ROLL MODEL FOR THE PUBLIC. WE MAY SEE THE FOLLOWERS ROUNDING WHITH THE BIG VEHICLES APPEARING BEFORE POLITICAL LEADERS TO GET INFLUENCE. ALSO LOWER TO UPPER OFFICIALS WHITH THEIRS DEPARTMENTAL VEHICLES APPEARING BEFORE THE MINISTERS NOT ONLY THIS BUT LARGE SECURITY ALSO WHITH THEM. IF MINISTERS PLANS TO AVOID FUEL VAISTE FIRST PUBLIC WILL FOLLOW FUEL SAVE PLAN.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    'Save Fuel' campaign is good for the nation.

    Teach the same to Ministers and the ultra rich also!

    Moreover, if the roads are straightened, and new straight roads are built, sure we will save more fuel!

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  • FAZIL, DXB

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    Did our MLA / MP come to this function by public transport? Be roll model first.

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 10 2013

    The public transport demand is growing rapidly due to the increasing volume of commuters and goods. To reduce overcrowding and pressure of increasing commuters/goods, the public transport facilities need to be adequately increased.

    Multiplying and mushrooming tiny vehicles on roads is not a solution. Instead it worsens the situation with an increase in consumption of fuel, pollution, traffic jams and accidents.

    Surface transport sector is ripe for a rapid revolution. A concept change in vehicles can reduce a huge volume of fuel consumption, eliminate pollutions, reduce costs of manufacturing, running and maintenance of vehicles and provide adequate transport facilities to commuters and goods.

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