Punjab to convert mini secretariat to energy efficient bldg

CHANDIGARH: At a time when there is much concern about global warming, the Punjab government is taking steps to transform its mini secretariat here into the state's first energy efficient building.

"National competitive bids have been floated for converting this building through Energy Conservation Company Route and tenders would be opened on August 10," state Secretary (Science and Technology) Viswajeet Khanna said.

He said that Chandigarh administration was also being approached to initiate energy conservation measures in Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Punjab Vidhan Sabha buildings and Punjab and Haryana High Court Building as these buildings were under their control.

"Similarly, all Deputy Commissioners, local Government departments had been requested to convert district complexes as energy efficient buildings at the earliest," he said.