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Message from Mr. Jagmohan Bhanot

Dear Friends,

It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Oragnising Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 has taken a lead
to give the environment highest priority. The ensuing Commonwealth Games have been declared as the ‘first ever Green
Commonwealth Games’. We have taken number of initiatives to create awareness about the conservation of environment
such as extensive plantation drive along the national sector of the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi, sustainable planning of
the competition venues, awareness activities to effect behavioral changes among the citizens of Delhi.
Concern for the environment is actually a concern for our sustainable and healthy life. Everybody can do a bit in this regard. I am sure
our sincere efforts will help us in making the Green Games a big success.

Best Wishes

Jagmohan Bhanot
Officer on Special Duty
Sustainability and Environment Functional Area

Sustainable Infrastructure
Environmental Considerations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Views of Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, venue for the Delhi 2010
Hockey event
Energy Efficient Initiatives
• Use of T5 and CFLs for internal lightings
• Application of LED lightings
• Installation of VFD (Variable Frequency Device) systems for
air-conditioning
• Optimum temperatures will be maintained between 22 to 24
degrees centigrade
• Installation of 4 units of heat recovery wheel system to reduce
load on air conditioning system and improve indoor air quality to
make sustainable and more productive place
• Use of efficient 3 star rated split air-conditioners
Air Quality Monitoring
• Installation of air quality monitoring unit to measure the quantities
of important air pollutants in and around the venue
• Display of real-time air quality data

Water Conservation
• Rain water harvesting systems are in place
• Reverse osmosis systems have been installed for drinking purpose
instead of bottled supply
• Use of sprinkler system for irrigation purpose

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Low Carbon Fair at Shimla about its importance for the city. In addition, students were
informed about the medicinal value of various trees in the
catchment area which are used for various purposes.
• Green heroes felicitated: During the inaugural ceremony, green
heroes were felicitated for making significant contribution in the
field of environment conservation. These were: Mr.Vivek Mohan:
For effectively capturing the environmental problems of Himachal
Pradesh and presenting them through visual media; Dr. Sanjeev
Attari: For taking the green initiative forward through an
interesting mix of research and outreach activities among
youngsters; Ms. Jodie Underhill: For garbage collection drive, and
efforts towards educating the locals and vendors about the
scientific disposal of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste;
Children participating the the slogan writing competition
Mr. Mayank Ranjan Gupta: For taking the green movement
To promote awareness on ‘low carbon practices’ during Delhi 2010, forward through films and documentaries focusing on issues
several activities were organised by the OC CWG Delhi 2010 in ranging from eco-tourism to natural heritage and culture.
Shimla. These activities were organised in partnership with CMS • Green film screening: Forty five award winning green films
Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF), Global were shown at the Gaiety Theatre. There were special screenings
Environment Facility (GEF) and United Nations Development for children in the morning and a panorama of feature films in the
Program (UNDP). The fair saw overwhelming participation of more evening for general public.
than 7,000 people. The activities included: The Low Carbon Campaign received tremendous response from
• Low carbon marathon: Involving around 200 college students a schools, colleges, government departments, tourists and the media.
3 kilometre long marathon was organised. It started from the Surely, the interactive and fun-filled activities succeeded in taking the
Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies and ended at Dr. B. R. message of adopting low carbon practices to many in Shimla.
Ambedkar statue. Nivedita Khanna from St. Bede’s College won
the marathon
• Slogan writing competition: Prior to the low carbon marathon,
a slogan writing competition was organised for school and college
students. Students came out with creative and catchy slogans on
the theme, “Low Carbon Practices”. Two winners, one each in
Hindi and English, were selected
• Painting competition: A painting competition for school
students on the same themewas organised at Bishop Cotton
School. Around 250 students from more than 40 schools and
adjoining areas participated in the event. The winners of all these
events were felicitated during the award ceremony at the
Inauguration of the Low Carbon Fair at Shimla
Gaiety Theatre
• Environment low carbon practices primer: Workshop for
teachers: To simplify complex issues about the environment and
simplifying them for students, CMS Environment conducted a day-
long workshop for 30 school teachers
• Green filmmaking workshop for youth on ‘Low Carbon
Practices’: The workshop on ‘Low Carbon Practices’ was for
aspiring filmmakers, to teach them the technical details of wildlife
film making. It was conducted by experienced and well known
environment and wildlife filmmakers
• Eco-Trip: Forty students accompanied by their teachers from
different schools of Shimla visited Shimla Catchment Area along
with Mr. E.VIkas, Divisional Forest Officer. Students were taken to The Mayor of Shimla flagging off the marathon promoting energy conservation

the 10,000 square metre of the catchment area and were informed

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Importance of Water in an Urban Scenario – during monsoon seasons, created artificial wetlands using aquatic
Water Conservation Steps Taken for plant root zone system to treat sewage waters for recycling to the
Delhi 2010 irrigation and some industrial estates, booster existing pumping
stations and add to the water mains and distribution system.
Water is called the Elixir of Life, and rightly so. It is definitely the
The XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is also sensitive to
most vital natural resource on planet Earth. Even though 70 percent
the importance of water in the global environmental context and
of the Earth is water, only 2.8 percent is fresh water, of which only
the stresses on this resource. Accordingly, the OC CWG Delhi 2010
about 0.76 percent is usable and in an extractable form. Conflicts
has set out for itself a target of effective management of waste water
over the scarcity of this dwindling resource are much conceivable
and optimises consumption to for the Games and especially for the
in times to come. Water is expected to be the cause of political,
venues.
economic and social unrest in the near future.
Sustainable water conservation technologies such as sensor and
Human development depends on adequate water supply. In history,
screw based faucets and fittings and also installation of rain water
communities have settled and prospered in and around water bodies
harvesting systems to recharge ground water and sewage treatment
like riverbeds, coastal areas and the likes of them. Water plays a
plant to reduce usage of fresh water for horticulture have been
central part in the life of a civilized being whose thirst can never be
incorporated in most of the Delhi 2010 competition venues. At the
fully insatiated. Water demand in urban scenarios is growing rapidly,
OC CWG Delhi 2010 Headquarters, pilots are being conducted for
jeopardizing the availability of the supplies we would like to collect,
new technologies that allow for reduced flushing water requirements
store and use.
for men’s urinals.
With the growing water stress and pollution, many steps have been
Waste water management strategies including on site primary
taken by the local water bodies in Delhi to combat the problem.
treatment and reuse of treated water for flushing and horticulture
Delhi Jal Board, the local municipal body looking after Delhi’s water
have been adopted at Delhi 2010 venues such as the Games village
supplies and policies, has ensured availability of filtered water through
and Thyagraj Stadium.
an efficient network of water treatment plants, ensued propositions
to create recharge basin and reservoirs on the flood plains to be filled

Eco Tips of the Month

A “paperless” home would be the one which
does not use paper or paper pulp made products.
It would not be very difficult to strive to avoid
needless use of these. Try the following:
• Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins
• Replace paper towels with a special set of cloth
towels/napkins (or cut old t-shirts for great
towels) - store the used ones in a small
container in your kitchen and just wash and
reuse
• Purchase bleach-free toilet paper that is made
from the highest post-consumer waste content
Paperless
you can find (80 percent minimum)
Homes
• Reuse envelopes, wrapping papers, front of gift
cards (as postcards) and other paper materials
you receive whenever possible
• Read books, magazines, and newspapers
from your local library or opt for e-books and
e-magazines
• Create recycled note pads from used waste
paper (sheets with one blank side) and use them
• Leave messages for family members/roommates
on a reusable message board
• Make your own cards/letters from used products
or handmade paper
Upcoming Events
Cleaner Delhi Drive is being organised as part of the ‘Anti-
Litter Campaign’ by the OC CWG Delhi 2010 along with
school/college students, Delhi 2010 volunteers and employees
on 17 September which will involve symbolic cleaning of
areas near the Delhi 2010 venues in order to showcase
commitment to keep the city clean during the games time and
as a legacy beyond it.
Sustainability workshops are being organised with a
few selected Resident Welfare Organisations (RWAs) to
bring about ecologically sensitive behavioral changes among
households in order to reduce their carbon footprint and
ensure self-sustaining flow of natural resources within
their domains.
To know more about how you can
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Office Matters – Sustainability Tips to Make
Your Workplace Greener
We spend almost half of our day at our workplace and if we
account for the time we take to travel to and forth, then it counts
to more than a third of the day. This fact makes it important for us
to think about our environment and adopt environment friendly
alternatives at our workplace.
Follow simple rules below and vouch to go green at your
workplace!
Save electricity
Computers in the business sector use a lot of electricity every
year. Make it a habit to turn off the computer — and the extension
cord it’s plugged into — before leaving for the day. The plugged
switch is still consuming energy even when the equipment is off. One
can ask the technology team to set the computers to go to sleep
automatically. Remember, screen savers don’t save energy.
Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity used in
office buildings. All employees and housekeeping staff should make it
a habit to turn off lights when they’re leaving any room for more than
15 minutes. Roll down your window blinds during afternoons and
evenings to capture natural light.
Simplify
Simplify your life as much as possible. Only keep belongings that
you use/enjoy on a regular basis. By making an effort to reduce what
you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the
future.
Think wisely before printing
Almost every office, large or small, relies on a large quantity of
Eco Facts of the Month
Did You Know?
• Mercury contamination of both freshwater and marine
mammal tissue is increasing at a startling rate in some parts
of the world. Mercury’s effect on the nervous system and
intelligence is well documented. Recent findings suggest that
the immune systems of some cetaceans, e.g., beluga whales,
are exceptionally sensitive to mercury.
• Dioxin is the name generally given to a class of super-toxic
chemicals, the chlorinated dioxins and furans, formed as a by-
product of the manufacture, molding, or burning of organic
chemicals and plastics that contain chlorine. It is the nastiest,
most toxic man-made organic chemical; its toxicity is second
only to radioactive waste.
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paper. Think before you print. Make it a habit to print on both sides
of a sheet of paper. Always print in draft format. Maximise use of
electronic media and minimise printing by reading online. Instead of
purchasing ink and toner cartridges, get your cartridges refilled.
Recycle everything
Recycle your e-waste: Cell phones, computers, printers and other
equipment can often be recycled. Look for recycling programmes in
your area that accept this kind of materials.
Recycle used paper. Fax paper, envelopes, cartons, etc.can be
recycled.
Avoid throw-aways
Try to bring your own glass, mug and dishware for meals you eat
at your office. Carry your own bottle of water to work every day to
avoid using paper cups for the purpose. Buying bottled water should
be your last option.
Reconsider your commute
Make it a habit to take the metro or bus when feasible, instead of
a rental car when travelling to work. Opt for telephone conferencing
and video-conferencing to reduce your travel time for meetings. Talk
to friends and colleagues living close to your place and car pool with
them to travel to work.
Look Green
Place small indoor potted plants near your cubicle or on your desk.
This helps in maintaining your cool composure at work . It’s not a bad
idea to bring fresh flowers for your colleagues and yourself to place it
on the desk. Buy yourself a flower vase for starters.
Let us together resolve to adopt environment friendly (which are
often cost-effective) measures to make our workplace a healthy, green
and happy place to be in!
Eco Quote of the Month
A society is defined not
only by what it creates,
but by what it refuses to
destroy.
- John Sawhill
Contact Details:
Organising Committee
Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi,
New Delhi City Center - Tower II,
Jai Singh Road, Opposite Jantar Mantar,
New Delhi 110 001. INDIA
T: +91 11 23483991/92 F: +91 11 24500451
W: www.cwgdelhi2010.org
www.cwgdelhi2010.org