Why is it in the news?
→ SAKSHAM 2026 was recently inaugurated by the oil industry to promote conservation.
→ The campaign focuses on fuel conservation and sustainable energy practices.
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Economy
Important Points
- SAKSHAM stands for Samrakshan Kshamatha Mahotsav.
- It is an annual awareness campaign initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
- It promotes fuel conservation and sustainable energy practices.
- It is organized by oil and gas PSUs with local authorities, educational institutions, industries, and stakeholders.
- SAKSHAM 2026 runs from 2 February to 16 February 2026.
- It is a fortnight-long campaign.
- Activities include debates, wall paintings, cyclothons, walkathons, workshops, seminars, and awareness programs.
- Target groups include schoolchildren, youth, LPG users, fleet operators, farmers, and industry professionals.
- Theme of SAKSHAM 2026: “Conserve Oil and Gas, Go Green (Tel aur Gas Bachao, Harshit Urja Apnao)”.