New Delhi, Dec 14(RAHNUMA): Telangana has won the second prize in the state performance category at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) – 2025 in New Delhi on Sunday, reaffirming its leadership in energy conservation and efficiency initiatives.
The award, instituted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, was presented by President of India Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Principal Secretary (Energy) Navin Mittal and TGREDCO Vice Chairperson and Managing Director V. Anila received the award on behalf of the State. Senior TGREDCO officials G.S.V. Prasad and M. Venkata Ramana also attended the ceremony.
The recognition comes for Telangana’s impactful initiatives, including the ‘Cool Roof Demonstration Project’ at the University of Hyderabad, clean cooking programmes, electric two-wheeler promotion, ECBC-compliant buildings, and strong implementation of PAT, Standards and Labelling schemes.
With 1,178 ECBC-compliant buildings, 412.25 MU annual energy savings, and 3.03 lakh ESCerts issued, Telangana continues to set benchmarks in sustainable development.
