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is also the Chairman of the committee of CBSE and AICTE for solar curriculum development and a
member of the National focus group on Environmental Education.
As Prof. Solanki arrived in his Solar Yatra Bus, he was accorded a warm welcome by the school
Management, Principal, Staff and students with a ceremonial band, NCC clapping, and traditional tilak.
Later, in his interaction with the students and teachers, Prof. Solanki discussed the problem and solution
approach towards mitigating climate change, and adopting 100% solar energy, which in a few years will
no more be an option but a compulsion, as we are running out of time to take corrective action.
The Prof. emphasized on AMG approach (Avoid, Minimize, Generate) for moving towards
100% solar-powered life. He also insisted on adopting drastic and immediate measures for avoiding
and reducing the consumption patterns of three main fossil energies–coal, oil, and gas, which are being
heavily used by people, institutions and industries and to take positive actions for climate change.
The students and staff took a pledge to make Energy Swaraj a public movement, wherein everyone
contributes to mitigating climate change and moving towards the adoption of solar energy.
On the occasion, the School Choir presented a mesmerizing Sanskrit Stuti, presenting salutations
to the light of the lamp. The whole program was anchored by Mohd. Zaigham Salaria and Mani Sharma
of Class XII. The program ended with a National Anthem and a rewarding experience of a lifetime.

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