National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was celebrated today at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, felicitated the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 and the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2025.

The event underscored India’s steadfast commitment to advancing energy efficiency, fostering sustainability, and promoting responsible energy use across all sectors of the economy. The event was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. 

The President said that energy conservation is the most reliable and environment-friendly source of energy. Saving energy is equivalent to producing energy, and that too without placing any additional pressure on our natural resources. She noted that as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India’s rising energy needs—driven by wider electricity access, urbanisation, industrial growth and improved living standards—must be met in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs said that India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global energy shift, aligning its plans with the goal of limiting the increase in worldwide temperatures to below two degrees Celsius. He noted that India is one of the fastest growing economies having one of the best energy efficiency improvement rate.

The Minister underlined the important role played by the BEE’s initiatives, including the PAT scheme, ADEETIE, Standards & Labelling, and other flagship programmes—in driving energy conservation nationwide. He noted that India’s emissions have risen at a rate much lower than the growth rate of GDP, clearly demonstrating that the country has successfully decoupled economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.

Shri Manohar Lal, said that India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey—we have reached 50% of installed capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of the target set under the Paris Agreement's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

India is fully committed to achieving its emissions emission reduction. With this goal in mind, the Ministry of Power has notified the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO). Under the RCO, all Designated Consumers—such as DISCOMs, Captive Power Plants, and Open Access users—must ensure that a minimum portion of their total electricity consumption comes from non-fossil sources.

Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, in his address, noted that the National Energy Conservation Awards have created a strong tradition of recognizing outstanding efforts in energy conservation. He said that energy conservation isn’t just a matter of technology- it’s also about behaviour change. Turning off a switch, choosing energy efficient appliances, and sustainable actions by citizens can make a huge difference to the cause of energy conservation. 

He added that India’s youth is increasingly engaging with the energy conservation movement. The rising awareness among students through schools and colleges shows that this initiative is becoming an integral part of the mindset of a New India.

Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri Pankaj Agarwal stated that the visionary leadership of Prime Minister has been central to placing energy efficiency and energy conservation at the core of India’s development model. India’s Energy Security, Green Growth and goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 can be achieved only through judicious use of energy.

Director General, BEE, Shri Dhiraj Kumar Srivastava highlighted the introduction of a new award category for Social Media Influencers and Digital Content Creators, recognising the growing role of digital platforms in enhancing public awareness and engagement on energy efficiency and conservation.

About the Awards :

National Energy Conservation Awards 2025

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) 2025 were invited through an open advertisement, which encouraged participation from various sectors, including Industry, Buildings, Transport, Institutions, Appliances, Innovation, and Professional. Interested applicants were directed to submit their applications through the Portal: www.neca.beeindia.gov.in

• Participation: A total of 558 applications were received across sectors, including Industry, Buildings, Transport, Institutions, Appliances, Innovation, and Professional categories.  A new category for Social Media Influencers and Digital Content Creators was introduced to recognise the growing impact of digital engagement on driving public awareness toward energy conservation.
• Awards: This year’s awards include 25 First Prizes, 5 Second Prizes, 26 Certificates of Merit (CoM), and 3 Certificates of Recognition (CoR) for Innovation Awards.

National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2025

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). More than 80 lakh students from across the country participated in the Painting Competition at School, State/UT and National levels. Students from Classes 5–7 (Group A) and Classes 8–10 (Group B) took part in the National Level Competition held on 11 December 2025 in New Delhi.

The Hon’ble President presented the National Awards to the winners of both categories.

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 (01No.)	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.

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.

Link for Annexture: -

1. Background Note on National Energy Conservation Awards and National Painting Competition, 2025

2. List of winners of National Painting Competition, 2025

3. List of awardees - National Energy Conservation Awards, 2025

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