Mumbai, Maharashtra, 14th November 2025

NTPC Limited, Western Region–I Headquarters successfully hosted the prestigious Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) State Level Painting Competition 2025 at SNDT Women’s University, Churchgate, Mumbai, marking a vibrant celebration of Children’s Day through creativity, awareness and sustainability.

Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, the annual competition brought together talented young artists from across Maharashtra to express their ideas on energy conservation and environmental protection through art.

This year’s common topics for both categories — Classes 5–7 (Category A) and Classes 8–10 (Category B) — were:

1. One Planet, One Chance – Save Energy
2. Energy Conservation: My Responsibility, Our Future

A total of 50 students from each category participated at the State Level, having qualified through school and regional rounds held across Maharashtra. Their artworks reflected deep imagination, sensitivity and a strong sense of responsibility toward building a sustainable future.

The event was graced by Padma Shri Awardee (2025), Shri Achyut Ramchandra Palav, a renowned Indian calligrapher and educator celebrated for his contribution to Indian script art, who attended as the Chief Guest. He inspired the young participants by highlighting the power of creativity and art in shaping a responsible and energy-conscious society.

Padma Shri Achyut Ramchandra Palav, Shri A. P. Samal, Head of Nuclear Cell, NTPC Limited, and the esteemed jury members felicitated the winners.

Winners – Group A

 (Classes 5–7)

• 1st Prize: Shubhra Kedar Sawant

• 2nd Prize: Nirvaan Nitin Gupta

• 3rd Prize: Yashvi Mahesh Ransing

Winners – Group B

(Classes 8–10)

• 1st Prize: Anushka Dilipkumar Kulkarni

• 2nd Prize: Tejasvi Mangesh Gawade

• 3rd Prize: Khushi Santosh Chowkekar

Awards were presented as follows:

• First Prize: ₹50,000

• Second Prize: ₹30,000

• Third Prize: ₹20,000

• Consolation Prizes: ₹7,500 each for 10 students in each category

The top winners from each category will represent Maharashtra in the National Level Painting Competition, to be held on 11th December 2025 in New Delhi, with all expenses covered by NTPC Western Region–I Headquarters.

Each participant received a memento kit comprising a backpack, water bottle, T-shirt and cap with NTPC branding, along with meal arrangements for students and their accompanying parents. Travel allowances equivalent to AC 3-tier train fare were provided to all participants and two accompanying parents.

Speaking on the occasion, the NTPC leadership commended the participants’ enthusiasm and creativity, reaffirming NTPC’s commitment to fostering energy awareness and sustainability among schoolchildren. The event showcased NTPC’s long-standing commitment to building a responsible and energy-efficient future through community engagement and educational outreach.

The competition was conducted under BEE’s nationwide initiative promoting energy conservation among students, with a budget of ₹10 lakh in support from BEE. NTPC WR-I Headquarters oversaw additional event arrangements and logistics as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, amounting to approximately ₹35 lakh.

NTPC Western Region–I Headquarters remains steadfast in its mission to empower young minds and promote a culture of sustainability, innovation and environmental consciousness across India.

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