The Vice President of India Felicitates Winners of National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024 on National Energy Conservation Day – EQ
In Short : On National Energy Conservation Day 2024, the Vice President of India honored winners of the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, organized by the Ministry of Power and BEE. Highlighting students’ creative depictions of sustainable practices, he emphasized energy efficiency’s role in combating climate change. The event promoted awareness, inspiring collective action for a sustainable and energy-efficient future.
In Detail : The Minister of State for Power & NRE, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Felicitates Appreciation Awards for the winners of National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024 and NEC Awards to Industries, Transport, Building, Institutions, and Appliances.
On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day 2024, the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar graced a grand function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event underscored the critical importance of energy conservation and celebrated outstanding contributions to energy efficiency.
During the ceremony, the Vice President honoured the winners of the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024. Addressing the audience, he highlighted, “It is a collective to the entire humanity and therefore, an obligation on us that there has to be optimal utilisation of resources, optimal utilisation of energy. Our resources on the planet are not infinite, they are limited. If we engage in reckless exploitation then we are depriving our future generations what is there to due. Thankfully, innovation and research have made available to us alternative sources, renewal sources.”
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik lauded the inclusive nature of India’s energy efficiency mission and felicitates appreciation awards for the winners of National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024 and National Energy Conservation Awards to Industries, Transport, Building, Institutions, and Appliances.
During his address, he highlighted how Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 2022 has widened the scope of energy conservation by mandating the integration of renewable energy in large residential buildings and strengthening carbon market frameworks. He added, these measures exemplify how India is translating policy into action. India’s success in energy efficiency lies in its inclusive approach. Programs such as PAT, S&L, ECBC, EV & UJALA has led to large savings in energy consumption.
“Our children’s participation in the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation shows their commitment to shaping a sustainable future. They remind us that the decisions we make today will define the world they inherit tomorrow,” he said, congratulating all participants and winners.
Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri Pankaj Agarwal, described the event as a celebration of innovation and collaboration. He reiterated the importance of energy efficiency in achieving India’s climate goals and ensuring energy security.
Director General of BEE, Shri Srikant Nagulapalli, extended gratitude to all stakeholders and participants, emphasizing that the event’s success underscores India’s collective commitment to energy conservation.
About the Awards :
National Energy Conservation Awards 2024
To raise awareness about energy efficiency and its conservation, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the guidance of the Ministry of Power, recognizes and encourages the efforts of industrial units, institutions, and establishments in reducing energy consumption by felicitating them with Energy Conservation Awards on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day.
Applications for the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2024 were invited through an open advertisement, which encouraged participation from various sectors, including Industries, Transport, Buildings, Institutions, Appliances, and Innovation. Interested applicants were directed to submit their applications through the Portal: www.neca.beeindia.gov.in
- Participation: A total of 752 applications were received across sectors, including Industries, Transport, Buildings, Institutions, Appliances, and Innovation.
- Awards: This year’s awards include 23 First Prizes, 19 Second Prizes, 25 Certificates of Merit, and 4 Certificates of Recognition for Innovation Awards.
National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2024
The competition, initiated in 2005, aims to inspire societal change through the creative expression of young minds. Organized in three stages – School, State, and National levels – the competition targets students of 5th to 10th standards across two groups: Group A (5th, 6th& 7th Standards) & Group B (8th, 9th& 10th Standards).
| State/ UT & National Level Painting Competition | |||
| Group A (5th, 6th& 7th Standards) | Group B (8th, 9th& 10th Standards) | ||
| Prize* (In Each category) |
State/UT Level Prize | National Level Prize | |
| Group ‘A’/ Group ‘B’ | Group ‘A’/Group ‘B’ | ||
| First Prize/Gold Medal
(01 No.) |
Rs. 50,000/ | Rs1,00,000/- | |
| Second Prize/Silver Medal (01 No.) | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs 50,000/- | |
| Third Prize/Bronze Medal (01 No.) | Rs 20,000/- | Rs 30,000/- | |
| Appreciation Prize (10 Nos.) | Rs 7,500/- | Rs 15,000/ | |
| *Winners will also be awarded laptops / tablets and will also get an opportunity for study tour within India. | |||
Annexure: –
- Background Note on National Energy Conservation Awards and National Painting Competition,2024
- List of winners of National Painting Competition ,2024
- List of awardees – National Energy Conservation Awards,2024
About BEE
The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on1st March, 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles. A key objective is reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy. BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations. It recognises, identifies and utilises the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Act. The Act also provides for regulatory and promotional functions.
