Urges citizens to adopt fuel-saving practices
Jammu Tawi, May 17: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call to the nation and appealed to the citizens to consciously adopt fuel-saving practices in their daily lives. He urged people to use public transport wherever possible, avoid unnecessary use of private vehicles, switch off engines at traffic signals and embrace carpooling as a habit.
Addressing the Club Leadership Learning Seminar organised by Rotary District 3070 here, the Governor stressed that saving fuel is not merely an economic necessity, but a national duty and a direct contribution to reducing the country’s import burden and carbon footprint.
He called upon Rotary Clubs across the region to actively spread awareness about fuel conservation as part of their community service initiatives, adding that small individual actions, when multiplied across millions of households, can bring about a transformative impact on the nation’s energy security.
“When the Prime Minister calls upon the nation, it is the responsibility of every citizen to respond with action,” he said, underlining that collective effort and civic consciousness are the hallmarks of a truly developed and responsible society.
Gupta said effective leadership is not merely about holding a position but about carrying people along, understanding the needs of society and becoming an instrument of positive change.
The Governor, however, also expressed satisfaction at the participation of representatives from Jammu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, observing that such turnout reflects a deep commitment to service, leadership and social dedication.
Commending Rotary International’s guiding principle of ‘Service Above Self’, Governor Gupta described Rotary not merely as an organisation but as a global movement devoted to humanitarian service.
He lauded Rotary’s contributions across education, healthcare, environmental protection, water conservation, women empowerment, disaster relief and social development as truly inspirational.
Invoking Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, the Governor underlined the critical role of social organisations and voluntary institutions in achieving this national goal.
“Organisations like Rotary serve as a strong bridge between society and administration,” he said, adding that meaningful and widespread change becomes possible only when government and society work together in tandem.
Flagging pressing social challenges confronting the country — including drug abuse, environmental imbalance, mental stress, inadequate health awareness and growing social disconnect among youth — Gupta stressed that government efforts alone are insufficient to address these issues and that active societal participation is equally essential.
In a direct appeal to the younger generation, the Governor asserted that leadership means not just personal success but responsibility towards society. He called upon youth to channelise their energy, talent and capacity for innovation in the service of nation-building.
