Planting a sapling to mark the occasion, Dr Abdullah said research was going on to create energy from sun, wind and other natural resources so as to ensure access to electricity at every door-step.
Organised by the Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation (Education Wing) and Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, the campaign seeks to provide inspiration to students to develop their personality as well as social and spiritual values.
It was also aimed at educating students about the importance of eco-friendly steps to protect the environment and help them to get rid of bad habits, addictions and superstitious beliefs.
Wind energy in India
1997: 940 MW
1998: 992 MW (+5.6 %)
1999: 1,035 MW (+4.4 %)
2000: 1,267 MW (+22.5 %)
2001: 1,507 MW (+19 %)
2002: 1,702 MW (+13 %)
2003: 2,110 MW (+24 %)
2004: 3,000 MW (+42.2 %)
2005: 4,430 MW (+47.7 %)
2006: 6,270 MW (+41.6 %)
2007: 7,850 MW (+25.2 %)
2008: 9,587 MW (+22.2 %)
2009: 10,926 MW (+14 %)
2010: 13,065 MW (+19.6 %)
2011: 15,800 MW (+21 %)
