Text by: Tanya Munshi
I had recently visited one of the popular hotels (Hotel Green Park) in Visakhapatnam, where I noticed that a porch built-in the parking area was lit up by several light bulbs, while no one was even using the space. Does it justify the action that if one can financially afford it, he/ she has a right to waste electricity, especially when the entire city is going through the power cuts on a regular basis?
A lot of wastage of electricity can be prevented if malls or shops shut down their lights in the night and refrain from using extra lights during the day to light up their premises. Since everyone is facing a severe power crisis, they too should join hands in saving electricity.
All commercial establishments, except - 'Day and Night' chemists, hospitals, fire brigade (or any emergency services) and ATMs, should switch off the lights to their hoardings, at night. Keeping such lights on all night, is a complete waste of electricity.
Several letters poured in (to the Deccan Chronicle, Letter to the Editor), that they missed watching their favourite television shows during the power cuts; its time we all rise above such petty issues. We should learn from the Hyderabad University that has gone completely eco-friendly.
Published in Deccan Chronicle, Visakhapatnam, July 22, 2008
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