Hyderabad, Dec.16 (RAHNUMA): The South Central Railway (SCR) has won four National Energy Conservation Awards – 2025, reaffirming its leadership in energy efficiency and green initiatives.
The awards were presented by President of India Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the National Energy Conservation Awards ceremony organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power.
SCR received: Best Performing Unit Award for “Diesel Traction Training Centre (DTTC)”, Guntakal under Government Buildings category and Certificates of Merit for Raichur, Kacheguda and Lingampally Railway stations under the Transport / Railway stations category.
General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava received the award and congratulated railway officials for their sustained efforts in reducing energy consumption through solar power adoption, LED lighting, efficient HVAC systems and other conservation measures. He complimented Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, SCR, Divisional Railway Managers and other concerned Railway officials on this occasion.
Notably, Kacheguda Railway Station achieved ‘Shunya (net-zero energy)’ status, meeting its entire power requirement through solar energy. SCR continues to set benchmarks in energy conservation at the national level.
