Chennai: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) have signed an MoU to aid conservation of resources across the country.
The collaboration was inked at New Delhi by Executive Director–PCRA, Alok Tripathi (IAS), and president and COO – Product Strategy and Corporate Relations, TAFE, T R Kesavan, stated a release.
PCRA plays an active role in proposing policies and strategies to the Government of India for petroleum conservation aimed at reducing excessive dependence of the country on oil.
Under the MoU, it is planned to jointly conduct agriculture workshops by involving TAFE’s dealership network in spreading awareness/sensitising farmers on the advantages of better maintenance and upkeep of their tractors and implements, resulting in lesser fuel consumption and efficient utilisation of resources, thereby helping farmers maximise their productivity and profitability, the report said.