With a year old institute in Pune, being made eco-friendly and smoking being banned, some of us may find a little less reason to celebrate. The CNG buses, which had started functioning here only six months ago and the no-pollution drive, make youngsters aware of the urgency of an eco-friendly treatment.

 

Electricity can run on diesel of course, till we find an alternative source of energy and rickety buses can make for the transport facility, undoubtedly, only till the CNG buses start their trip. But smoke? Oh no! Not allowed. Why? Probably because that is the only eco-friendly rule that can be drilled and imposed. Out of the fear of being reprimanded, some would think of quitting the habit. But is that because we understand the dangers or is it to prevent a smack on the reputation? A habit pulled out that way, cannot be completely uprooted.

 

Passive smoking is an elusive term. Intake of any sort of toxic smoke would fit into the category of passive smoking. If buses and vehicles are allowed to let out their poisonous steam for mortals to inhale, the apparent ‘eco-friendliness’ of the place would simply submerge.

 

This is not just the case with a single environment friendly campus. We see it happening in green parks, silver beaches, historic landmarks et al. A point to be noted: preach only that which is practicable.