Udhampur, Oct 1: An 84-year-old man from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir converts a standard bicycle into an environmentally friendly e-cycle that is powered by solar energy and electricity. In Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, 84-year-old Munshi Ram converted a standard bicycle into an electric vehicle. In order to create his e-cycle, he used old laptop batteries and e-waste, drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” and “Green India” campaigns. Many neighbourhood neighbours congratulated him and came to inspect his e-cycle at his home and business. Munshi Ram promotes sustainability and environmental friendliness by powering his e-cycle with both solar and electrical energy. To produce the solar energy required to recharge his cycle, he put a solar panel on the roof of his home.He explained why he decided to start this innovative enterprise, living by the philosophy that necessity spurs invention. I’ve always favoured independence over relying on public transit, so it upset me that I couldn’t simply go the roughly 31 miles to my parents’ house in Patyeri, Jindrah. I therefore made the decision to act independently, said Munshi Ram. He emphasised the value of recycling used laptop batteries while bringing up the environmental issues raised by electronic waste.“Many individuals throw away batteries and electrical garbage carelessly, which hurts our ecology and land. To ensure a better, healthier environment free of electronic trash and other pollutants, we must work to get our nation to embrace green energy alternatives, he said. An encouraging illustration of how people of all ages can help make the world greener and cleaner is Munshi Ram’s conversion of a traditional bicycle into an eco-friendly e-cycle.His commitment to sustainability, creativity, and independence personifies the forward-thinking, environmentally conscious mindset that society needs to adopt in the present period. The life of Munshi Ram is an inspiration to all of us. It demonstrates that regardless of our age or available means, we can all make a role in the struggle for a cleaner and greener future. (Agencies)
