DOMESTIC

PCRA plays an educator’s role in this sector to raise the awareness primarily amongst housewives and youth on energy conservation and safety practices through LPG/ kerosene clinics and essay competitions. Since 2005 – 06, the number of activities performed in each domestic workshop has been enhanced to make it more result – oriented.

DOMESTIC SECTOR :

The focus of PCRA activities during the year was on educating women on better cooking habits aimed at conservation of LPG and Kerosene, use of fuel-efficient stoves and lighting appliance, use of alternative sources of energy such as solar, bio-gas etc. This was supplemented through screening of PCRA produced films. PCRA conducted 343 awareness workshops during 2008-09.

YOUTH PROGRAMMES:

PCRA organizes a variety of programs for youth by approaching schools. These constitute quiz, essay, debate and the painting competitions on topics related to energy conservation. PCRA aims to make young minds understand the issue of energy conservation and motivate them to apply and promote the cause of oil conservation into their widening spheres of domestic and professional lives. During the year, PCRA organized 716 youth programs in various schools, colleges and institutions within the country.