Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 28
The Punjab pavilion has been adjudged second for excellence in display at the ongoing India International Trade Fair in Delhi. Disclosing this here yesterday, an official spokesman said Secretary, Industries and Commerce SS Channy received the award on behalf of the state from Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit at an award presentation ceremony held at the Pragati Maidan on the occasion of closing ceremony of the trade fair.
The efforts made by the state in projecting itself as a provider of clean and energy efficient technology products and services was largely responsible for the prize. Exhibits included the Patiala Green Cab by a Patiala-based NGO besides models showing power being generated in rural areas and water being drawn from a well using a solar-powered motor.
