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A REPORT ON THE CELEBRATION OF“NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY - 2014”
National Energy Conservation Day in India
National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year by the people all over the India on 14th
of December. The Energy Conservation Act in India was executed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE) in the year 2001. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a constitutional body which comes under
Government of India and helps in the development of policies and strategies in order to reduce the
energy use.
The Energy Conservation Act in India act aims to employ the professional, qualified and energetic
managers as well as auditors who are with expertise in managing the energy, projects, policy analysis,
finance or implementing the energy efficiency projects.
Energy Conservation
National Energy Conservation Day in India is celebrated to aware people about the importance of
energy as well as saving or conserving the more energy by using less energy. The exact means of energy
conservation is using less energy by avoiding the unnecessary uses of energy. Using energy efficiently is
very necessary to save it for the future usage. Energy conservation should be rooted in the behavior of
every human being to get more effect towards the plan of energy conservation.
One can save the energy by deeply taking care of it such as turning off the unnecessarily running
fans, lights, submersible, heater, combining car trips or other electric things of daily usage. These are
the more easier and efficient way to save extra uses of energy thus playing the great role towards the
campaign of national energy conservation.
Fossil fuels, Crude oil, Coal, natural gas etc generate sufficient energy for the use in daily life but
increasing the demands of it day by day creates the fear of reducing or diminishing the natural resources.
Energy conservation is the only way which helps in replacing the non-renewable resources of energy
with the renewable energy.
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In order to aware the energy users for less energy consumption as well as to make efficient energy
conservation, energy or carbon taxes has been employed by the government in different countries. Tax
on high energy consumption reduces the energy use by the users as well as promotes limited energy use
among users.
People must aware that bright lighting at their work places leads to the variety of problems like
stress, headache, blood pressure, fatigue and reduces work efficiency of workers. Whereas, natural day
lighting enhances the productivity level of workers and reduces the energy consumption.
Petroleum Conservation Research Association was established by the Indian government in India
in the year 1977 to promote energy efficiency and conservation among Indian people in their every walk
of life. This is a big step taken by the government of India for energy conservation to a great level.
Another government organization in India, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has also been set up in 2001 for
better energy efficiency and conservation.
Energy Conservation Measures
Windows are the big energy conservation contributing factors other than thermal curtains,
Smart windows or films.
A big amount of energy can be saved by the natural lightings and compact fluorescent lamp or
CFL (15W consumes only 1/4th of the energy consumed by other means), Fluorescent bulbs,
Linear fluorescent retrofit, Solar charged flashlight, Sky lights, Smart windows, LED lighting and
Solar lights.
Water conservation also leads to the better energy conservation. There is wastage of around
thousands of gallons water per year by the people which can be prevented through various
means of water saving solutions like 1.6 GPM or less low flow showerheads, Ultra low flush
toilet, Faucet aerator, Composting toilets and etc.
Insulation also plays big role in energy conservation by decreasing the thermal losses in winter
seasons as well as thermal gains in summer seasons. For example; natural wool insulation,
house insulation, cotton insulation, VOCs in fiberglass insulation, thermal insulation, cellulose
insulation and etc.
Celebration of National Energy Conservation Day
To make the campaign of national energy conservation more effective and special all over the
India, variety of energy conservation competitions are organized by the government or other organizations
around the living areas of normal people as they are the main target of the campaign. At many places
the various painting competitions on energy conservation day is held by the student or member of the
organizations at school, state, regional or national level.
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The campaign of the national energy conservation is the national awareness campaign launched
by the Ministry of Power to facilitate the process of energy conservation in India. Painting competitions
organized for the students at many levels is one of the main activities of this campaign which helps in
increasing the awareness of children about the importance of conserving energy as well as educating
and involving their parents in the campaign. This competition helps the people of domestic sectors to
be aware.
Every participant is provided a theme Topic such as the "More stars, More savings", "Today's energy
wastage is tomorrow's energy shortage", "Energy saved is future save" and many more. Participants can
make their painting more effective by using the Pencil Color, Crayons, Water Color and etc.
Students, who take part in the competition and win, get participation certificate, merit certificate or
cash prizes which worth Rs 33,000 per State. This amount is distributed among all the winners of a state
and awarded by the Ministry of Power at 14th of December at the celebration event of National Energy
Conservation day.
Objectives of National Energy Conservation Day
National energy conservation day is celebrated every year using particular theme of the year by
keeping in mind some goals and objectives to make more effective all over the country among people.
Some of the important goals are:
It is celebrated to send the message of importance of conserving energy in the every walk of life
among people.
Promoting the way of process of energy conservation by organizing a lot of events such as
discussions, conferences, debates, workshops, competitions and etc all through out the country.
Promote people for less energy usage by neglecting the excessive and wasteful uses.
Encourage people for efficient energy use in order to decrease the energy consumption and
prevent the energy loss.
Significant Roles of Indian Citizens in Energy Security
Each and every citizens of the India must aware about how to use efficient energy, how to save the
energy for their own future safety and many more ways. They should follow all the rules, regulations
and policies implemented by the Government of India in order to support the energy efficiency. Citizens
of India can pay their direct contribution to the campaign of reduce energy use throughout the 11th
Five Year Plan period. Children are the big expectation and hope for the country to bring positive changes
as well as to enhance the economic condition of the country.
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Why EIC(E)-cum-PCEI & SDA, Odisha is Celebrating this Day
The Engineer-in-chief (Electricity)-cum-Principal Chief Electrical Inspector & State Designated Agency
(SDA) have started different measures to realize the potential of Energy Conservation as an objective to
which all the people of the state can contribute. Conducing energy audits, framing policies and guidelines
and organizing awareness campaigns at the state level are some of the initiatives in this area. The
pioneering effort in framing the Energy Conservation Building code matching local requirement has
been acclaimed by BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency), Govt. of India. An exclusive State Energy Conservation
Fund has been setup to finance the Energy Conservation initiatives in the State. Energy audits of major
water pumping stations have already been undertaken by SDA with encouraging savings potential.
Implementation of different energy efficiency measures are being taken up to realize the energy saving
opportunity. Energy Audit of buildings shall result in improving energy efficiency in the buildings. Energy
efficiency in Municipal, Agricultural and Industrial Sectors are also being undertaken.
CES is the Nodal Agency
Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) is an autonomous body Forest & Environment Department,
Government of Odisha established in June 2000. The major objectives of CES is to provide consultancy
services, various developmental activities, to carry out different studies & survey in the field of
environment, to build database on environment information of the state and to spread environment
education & awareness through out the state. CES is the State Nodal Agency for National Green Corps
(NGC) Program under which there are 9500 eco-clubs functioning in the State mostly in schools.
CES has been declared as the Nodal Agency for organizing different activities for the celebration of
Energy Conservation Day-2014. On behalf of Engineer-in-chief (Electricity)-cum-Principal Chief Electrical
Inspector & State Designated Agency (SDA) under the Department of Energy, Govt. of Odisha; CES
organized Written Quiz Competition, Rally & Awareness Meeting at District & State level. Within a short
period of time, these programs completed successfully with the support & guidance of EIC(E)-cum-PCEI
& SDA, Odisha.
Written Quiz Competition on "Energy Conservation" was meant for students of Class-VII to Class-
X. All question papers for District and State level competition were prepared by EIC(E)-cum-PCEI & SDA
(O). All questions carry multiple choice answers covering various types of Energy Conservation. Before
organizing this program, CES prepared an action plan with all District Coordinators and accordingly
program were organized to make grand successful.
Advertisements in leading newspapers were made for participation of students in competition.
List of coordinators along with their contact numbers, venue & timing of all program were uploaded in
the CES and SDA website. Besides, scrolling news in Door Darshan & OTV were made for wide coverage
so that more students can participate in the campaign.
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90 best students @ best 3 students from all 30 districts scoring highest
marks were selected to participate in the State level Written Quiz
Competition. Out of 90 selected students, 85 students participated in
state level competition held in Regional Museum of Natural History
(RMNH), Acharya Vihar, Bhubaneswar at 3.30 pm on 13th December 2014.
STATE LEVEL WRITTEN QUIZ COMPETITION13th December 2014
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Evaluation of Question Papers in the presence of the Director, CES and Superintending Engineer, O/o the EIC(E)
After valuation 5 no. of students awarded with Platinum trophy along with cash prize of Rs.5000/-, 10no. of students awarded with Gold trophy along with cash prize of Rs.3000/- and 25 no. of studentsawarded with Silver trophy along with cash prize of Rs.2000/-. Following is the detail list of winnerstudents under 3 categories.
Gold Award Winner List
Sl. No. Name of the student Class School
1. Jyoti Ranjan Sau X M.B. High School, Gopalpur
2. Nitesh Kumar Patel X Bolangir Public School
3. Harsaha Pattnaik X DAV Public School, CDA, Cuttack
4. Abhipsa Parida IX DAV Public School, Banharpali
5. Rajat Kumar Padhiary X Saraswati Sishu Vidyamandir, Keonjhar
6. Aamlan Saswat Mishra X D.A.V. Public School, CSpur, Bhubaneswar
7. Akashdeep Kar VIII St. Joseph Convent School, Sambalpur
8. Tej Kishan Behera X Rampur High School, Rampur
9. Smaranika Samal X Bolangir Public School
10. Amitaprajna Mallik IX D.A.V. Public School, CSpur, Bhubaneswar
Platinum Award Winner List
Sl. No. Name of the student Class School
1. Nishant Kumar X D.P.S. Vidyapitha, Randia
2. Soumya Ranjan Pradhan VIII Saraswati Sishu Mandir, Reamal
3. Bhabani Sankar Mohapatra IX D.P.S. Vidyapitha, Randia
4. Ankit Kumar Chakra X Tarini Vidyapitha, Ghatagaon
5. Trupan Bhattacharya IX D.P.S. Vidyapitha, Randia
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Silver Award Winner List
Sl. No. Name of the student Class School
1. Amrita Acharya X Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bargarh
2. Sachita Kumbhar X Vidyasagar Academy, Bargarh
3. Dibyagyan Rath X LR DAV School, Gandarpur, Cuttack
4. Sibasish Panda IX Montfort School, Dhenkanal
5. Abismruta Sasamal VIII Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Neelakantha Nagar
6. Sichita Parija VIII DAV Public School, IFFCO, Paradeep
7. Samir Kumar Patro IX St. Merry Higher Secondary School, Jharsuguda
8. Swagat Subhakanta Das VIII Young Blood Public School, Kesinga
9. Manjeet Singh IX Carmel English Medium School, Phulbani
10. Yashodanandan Nayak X St. Joseph Convent School, Kendrapara
11. Somnath Jena IX Nirmala Convent School, Keonjhar
12. Dharashree Mahapatra X Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar
13. Pratik Patnaik X Modern English School, Jeypore
14. Dibyadutta Behera X Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Udala
15. Biswaranjan Jena X Golapokharia High School, Golapokharia
16. Subhasish Mallick IX Navjyoti Vidyalaya, Khariar Road
17 Swayambhu Rath IX Kendriya Vidyalaya
18 Pritish Ranjan Joshi X Green Field Public School, Sambalpur
19 Rohan Sahoo X DAV Public School, Kansbahal
20 Prashanta Kumar Patel X Janata High School, Bhukta
21 Sachin Kumar Rout IX Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhawanipatna
22 Armandev Puhan IX St. Joseph Convent School, Kendrapara
23 Umakant Meher VIII Public School, Phulbani
24 Subhasis Adhya IX St. Xavier’s High School
25 Seemran Panigrahy X Madanabati Public School, Sambalpur
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State Level Function on 14th December 2014
State Level Function on the occasion of the Energy Conservation Day on 14 th
December 2014 was organized at Regional Museum of Natural History(RMNH),
Bhubaneswar. The objective of commemorating this day is to propagate the message
of Energy Conservation among the general public as well as all sectors of the economy.
On this occasion a mass rally was organized in the morning which was flagged off
by Chief Guest Hon’ble Minister, Energy, Shri Pranab Prakash Das in the presence of
Shri Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy Department; Er. S.S.
Pati, EIC(E)-cum-PCEI & SDA, Odisha; Dr. Sailabala Padhi, Director, CES; Er. D.C. Sahu,
CEI(T&D), Odisha besides other diginitaries and officials. The rally was participated in
large number by students from all the 30 districts of the state from Kalinga Stadium to
Power House square, Bhubaneswar. Participants wearing T-shirt & Caps participated in
rally holding placards of various slogans on Conservation of Energy to save the nation.
Hon’ble Minister, Energyaddressing students rally
on the occasion ofEnergy Conservation Day
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Snapshot of Rallyon the occasion of
Energy Conservation Day-2014
Hon’ble Minister, Energyinaugurating students rallyon the occasion ofEnergy Conservation Dayon 14.12.14
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At 11.30 A.M., a state level function was organized at Regional Museum
of Natural History, Bhubaneswar. Platinum, Gold and Silver awards, cash
prizes and LED bulbs were given to the selected state level participants
during this state level function. All the participants were felicitated
with mementoes and certificates along with LED bulbs during this
function. Shri Suresh Ch. Mohapatra, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy
Department, Govt. of Odisha inaugurated this function in the presence
of Er. S. S. Pati, EIC (E)-cum-PCEI; Shri G. N. Indresha, Director, RMNH
and Dr. Sailabala Padhi, Director, CES; Er. D.C. Sahu, CEI (T&D) and gave
away the prizes.
From (L-R): Er. D.C. Sahu, CEI (T&D); Er. S. S. Pati, EIC (E)-cum-PCEI; Shri Suresh Ch. Mohapatra, IAS, Principal Secretary,Energy Department; Dr. Sailabala Padhi, Director, CES; Shri G. N. Indresha, Director, RMNH
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Shri Suresh Ch. Mohapatra, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Govt. of Odisha lighting the lamp on the statelevel function of National Energy Conservation Day on 14.12.2014
During this function, PrincipalSecretary advised that all ofefforts need to be made sothat the State can take a leadrole in the energy conser-vation drive. He advised thatwhether a household or afactory, a small shop or a largecommercial building, a farmeror an office worker, every userand producer of energy musttake efforts for his ownbenefit, as well as that of thenation. At last CEI (T&D)extended vote of thanks to all.
Address by Shri Suresh Ch. Mohapatra, IAS, Principal Secretary
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A Participant receiving Platinum Award A Participant receiving Gold Award
A Participant receiving Silver Award A Participant receiving Participant Trophy
Address by Er. S. S. Pati, EIC (E)-cum-PCEI; Dr. Sailabala Padhi, Director, CES & Shri G. N. Indresha, Director, RMNH
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