Earth Hour observed in Kolkata

Prominent buildings of the city today switched off their lights to mark the Earth Hour that was observed globally.

Several hotels, office buildings and the Indian Museum participated in the eighth edition of the global initiative as they switched off the lights between 8.30-9.30 pm.

"From Indian Museum to Tata Centre, from Taj Bengal to other five star hotels and restaurants, the symbolic switch off was effected to create public awareness about the campaign," WWF Kolkata Director Saswati Sen said.

NGOs in several districts coordinated with the WWF to observe the hour to make people aware of the greenhouse effect and need to use energy-efficient light, she said.