National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025
Why in news?
The 35th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 were presented on December 14, 2025, observed as National Energy Conservation Day, recognizing excellence in energy efficiency across sectors like industries, buildings, transport, and institutions.
Key Highlights
- This edition, instituted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power since 1991, introduced a new category for digital content creators and influencers to promote awareness via social media.
- It supports India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by honoring energy savings and innovations, with past winners achieving substantial reductions in consumption and emissions.​
Award Categories
- Industries, commercial buildings, transport undertakings, and energy-efficient appliances.
- Institutions and state-level energy efficiency (e.g., Karnataka topped Group 1, Andhra Pradesh Group 2).​
- Special recognitions like the National Painting Competition, won by Anuj Prince (Group A) and Soumya Jeet Malik (Group B).​
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