Conservation - whose job is it?

Many activists cry out loud about citizens being aware of environmental issues and how conservation is everybody's job. In today's newspaper also I saw the mind-boggling numbers about the power wastage by households. I think the push should also be from the side of government and industry.

Many times I've noticed that the street lights are on till 10 am. Water tankers which carry water are filled to the brim and nearly one-third of it is spilled on the streets. Government vehicles and public transport emit more pollution than private run vehicles. Fans, lights and monitors of desktops are not switched off in offices. 

The government can begin by using solar panels for all street lights, signals and government offices. The street lights are to be turned off at sunrise. The bill payment counters can have solar lighting as they are open only for a short time during the day. The government should also look at replacing old fixtures like fans in its offices which use more electricity. 

There should be a common law applicable for all vehicles regarding pollution check. When police can stop and fine private vehicles, why can't they do the same for public buses? Autos and trucks are also ignored as police fear backlash from the drivers. 

What about car pooling for public officials who head towards the same destination? This way they would also be able to pool the security forces which follow them on the way.

With the political parties taking to streets due to the upcoming elections, they should be held responsible for cleaning up all the filth they cause. Has anyone ever seen the place where a rally was held? party flags, pamphlets, etc all scattered around. The poor municipality sweepers work over night to ensure clean roads for the next day. Ditto for the grounds that the politicians use for giving speeches. The litter that is spread is immeasurable.

When the government takes up the responsibility, it sets an example for people to follow. As the saying goes, 'yadha raaja, thatha praja'. (As the king does, so do the citizens)