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The year 2022 began with a thoughtful start towards conserving energy. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. in association with P. A. College of Engineering NSS Unit and First year Engineering Students Association (FESA) organized an Energy Conservation Awareness Programme, followed by a rally from the campus to Nadupadav on 1st January 2022.  Padmashri Harekala Hajabba, Guest of Honor inaugurated the rally and Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE addressed the students. Prof. John Valder, Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering briefed about the importance of Energy Conservation as outlined by KRED Ltd., prior to the inaugural ceremony.  He emphasized that energy needs to be utilized wisely, by using public transport, not keeping the vehicle in idling mode for more than 10 seconds etc. Using renewable energy sources to save fossils fuels, using natural light than electricity during day time, using solar heaters, replacing conventional bulbs with LED blubs and tube lights and finally switching off all electrical appliances when not in use are some of the practices that can be adopted by everyone for energy conservation. 

The students later went on a rally, having placards suggesting the public to save energy and consume it wisely.

The other guests present during the function, were Mr.  Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, KCCI  & Managing Director, Coastal Export Corporation, Mangaluru,  Dr. Sayyed Ameen, Dean (Student Affairs PAET), Prof. Abdul Majid, HOD-First Year, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A. M.,  Co Scholastic Activities Coordinator & Head, Department of Physics, Prof. Iqbal, Physical Education Director, Prof. Ismail S., NSS coordinator,  Dr. Sareen Sheik, Head, Department of Chemistry.  Heads of various departments and faculty members were also present during the function. 

Prof. Abdul Majeed, welcomed the guests, Prof. Ismail Shaffi introduced the Guest of Honor and Prof. Vittal Bhat compeered the programme. Students were served with refreshments after the rally.