Amidst deficit monsoon, CS asks govt offices to reduce power, water usage
Karnataka's Chief Secretary has issued strict guidelines for government offices to reduce electricity and water consumption due to a deficit monsoon. Measures include temperature control for ACs, LED lighting, and mandatory power-off protocols after hours.
Why it matters
This reflects the state's response to environmental stress and the need for resource conservation during climate-induced shortages.
Karnataka’s Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has issued directions to staff working in all government offices, including Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha, to use water and electricity judiciously and prevent wastage, in the backdrop of a lean monsoon adversely affecting the State.
The article reports on official government directives without bias.
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