Short-Term Planning (What usually happens)
Focus is on quick fixes or short-term benefits.
Install more wires or transformers — without improving quality or sustainability.
Ignore clean energy because it may seem expensive upfront.
Decisions are based on profit, elections, or short-term gains.
No focus on maintenance or repair of what is already built.
🟡 Example:
Fixing a broken pole without checking why wires are overloaded every few weeks.
Long-Term Planning (What should happen)
Invest in solar, wind, or water power for permanent solutions.
Train local people to maintain solar systems and create green jobs.
Promote energy-saving education in schools and communities.
Build systems that will be useful for 20–30 years or more.
Protect the environment and future generations.
🟢 Example:
Installing solar panels in schools so they never suffer load-shedding and save money for years.
The Real Problem:
Many electricity providers and decision-makers don’t think long-term.
They are trapped in short-term planning, delays, corruption, or lack of vision.
What We Can Do:
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Students and teachers must raise their voice for long-term clean energy planning.
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Organize school debates or poster campaigns:
"Short-term waste vs Long-term benefit: Which path are we choosing?" -
Teach everyone:
“Energy is not just power. It’s our future.”
“We say the country has energy problems, but in our own schools, when fans are on and light is not needed, why don’t we switch it off?
Why don’t teachers, students, peons, or preschoolers take that small action?
Are we truly responsible citizens? Or are we just blaming others?”
You are Highlighting:
Lack of energy discipline
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️ Everyone’s role matters, not just the government
Excuses vs action
The habit of blaming others instead of checking ourselves
What Can Schools Do?
Make “Switch Off When Not Needed” a School Rule
Class monitors or energy guards can check lights/fans.
Add reminder posters:
“Last Out = Lights Out” or “Save Energy = Save Future”
Morning Assembly Awareness
Talk once a week about energy-saving habits.
Let students share real examples:
“Today I turned off the fan in class.”
Set an Example from the Top
If teachers and principals do it, others will follow.
Even preschoolers can be trained to say,
“Ma'am, it's sunny. Can we turn off the light?”
Let’s Flip the Blame:
Instead of saying:
“The government wastes electricity.”
Let us say:
“I will not waste electricity. I will remind others too.”
Closing Thought:
“True change begins with small switches — not just electrical, but inside our minds.”