Union min launches BS-IV grade fuel in Odisha capital

Chinmayee Dash Published On : Apr 1, 2017 at 12:43 PM

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1:

Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today launched the BS-IV grade fuel distribution in 12 cities of India through video conferencing in Odisha capital on the occasion of Utkal Dibasa.

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Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan termed the initiative as the beginning of new era to reduce environment pollution.

“Centre has started a new era in pure transport fuels, which will be beneficial for people across the country and will help reducing environment pollution”, he said.

Taking to microblogging site, he said, “Country-wide Launch of BS-IV Grade fuels at Bhubaneswar is a historic moment magnifying the glory of #UtkalaDibasa & Pride of Odisha”.

“Migration to BS-IV Fuels shows India’s resolve under the leadership of Hon’ble PM to cut down emissions in a voluntary commitment to @COP21”, he tweeted.

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