Earth Day Quote from Industry Experts

As Earth Day is observed on 22^nd April each year, I would like to share with you quotes on behalf of Goldmedal Electricals and Saankhya Labs around how Indian companies are in-line with the government’s effort to promote sustainability mission and are contributing towards creating a better future for the newer generations.

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Dr. Vishwakumara Kayargadde, COO, Saankhya Labs said, “While the world is going through one of the worst pandemics of our lifetime, we are also simultaneously experiencing one of the most pressing challenges which is ‘climate change’. With the current lockdown being imposed in many parts of the globe, we have seen nature recuperate quickly from human exploitation that has occurred over the years. There have been improvements in air quality, wildlife sightings in backyards, wild animals walking down urban streets as well as calm and quiet in our cities and towns. While all of this is truly an amazing sight, no sooner the lockdown is lifted and life returns to ‘normal’ we will see the steady increase in the exploitation of the earth’s natural resources for our selfish needs. That said, COVID-19 should serve as a wakeup call and push us to reflect upon the impact our decisions have on our surroundings. We should take this as an opportunity to make things right. As citizens, we can begin by opting for energy-efficient, eco-friendly solutions that have limited or no environmental impact, helping us preserve mother nature. Companies can do their bit by building sustainable technologies that not only consume less energy but also have a net-zero impact on the environment, including increased WFH as a new normal. Similar to the world coming together to fight this coronavirus pandemic, as we observe the 50th year of Earth Day, we should collaborate with each other to help build a sustainable future.”

Mr. Kishan Jain, Director at Goldmedal Electricals said, “While we are going through one of the worst possible pandemics in the form of COVID-19, climate change also remains a critical challenge facing our world today. The pandemic is helping us realize how the decisions we make today, can impact our surroundings in the long run. With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day being observed globally, as citizens, we can begin by adopting energy efficient products and solutions like LED lighting which can save up to 70% energy, as well as by investing in IoT and connected devices that are sustainable in nature. The government on its part is working towards instilling energy saving habits such through the promotion of energy efficient lighting products on urban and rural streets, government buildings, parks and other public places. Industry too should focus on building sustainable solutions and make use of innovative technologies such as internet of things (IoT) and smart appliances, which significantly reduces energy wastage and bring down costs. This Earth Day, let us all take a pledge to take all the necessary steps towards the creation of a sustainable environment for future generations.”