Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on the eve of the Earth Day here today said that the conservation of environment is cheaper. The more one uses the resources like water and electricity, the more one has to pay for it.

Launching the website, Programme for Awareness on Climate Change Issues for Youth (PACCIFY), as part of the Earth Day celebration, Ms Dikshit said, ‘’The youths of today are the leaders who can make a difference in environment conservation.’’

Giving away the awards to the schoolchildren who took part in several competitions to mark the day, Ms Dikshit reiterating her government’s commitment to the environment. She said, ‘’Once we switch to the battery-operated cars and solar-powered buses, it would be a leap forward for a better environment. You are the leaders and you should know that a little conservation today in terms of water or fuel consumption will go a long way in preserving mother earth for tomorrow.’’

Over 1,000 students took part in painting, skit and bulletin board competitions.

Speaking of the new website, TERI Director General Dr R K Pachauri said it was a national endeavour to encourage students to work towards the goal of a cleaner and greener environment. Ministry of Environment and Forests Secretary Dr Pradipto Ghosh applauded the efforts made by the children to save the environment.