Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called for urgent efforts to address the pollution of Buddha Nullah (Buddha Dariya), warning that the contamination is taking a severe toll on his home state of Rajasthan. Speaking at an event organized to award startups, he said, "Just as Buddha Nullah has become polluted, you must make efforts for it. If there is a biggest victim of this, it is my Rajasthan. Due to this, a train runs from Rajasthan, whose name itself is 'cancer train'."
Call for Industry Participation
Kataria exhorted the industry to make serious efforts to curb the pollution of Buddha Nullah, emphasizing that initiatives would be futile without their active participation. He also cited the message of Gurbani on environmental protection, stressing the need for collective responsibility.
Single-Window System and Development
The governor suggested a single-window system to benefit the industry, adding that development must go hand in hand with environmental protection. He flagged unemployment as a major issue and highlighted startups as a potential solution.
Commendation for Punjabis
Praising Punjabis for their technical acumen, Kataria noted that the floating ATVs deployed during last year's floods were developed by locals. He appreciated ground-level efforts during the floods, remarking that he had not witnessed such massive flooding before. He said that people serving langar reached those in need even before the government and administration.
Energy Crisis and Austerity
On the petrol and diesel shortage crisis, the governor stressed the urgent need to adopt solar energy. As part of austerity measures, he arrived in Ludhiana with a smaller convoy comprising only three vehicles. He urged people to come together to tackle the crisis and conserve fuel.
