Haryana

• 12 Dec 2023

Haryana selected for National Energy Conservation Award-2023

Why in News?

On December 10, 2023, Haryana was selected for the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2023 due to its excellent performance in the State Energy Efficiency Index.

Key Points:

• Haryana has been selected as the winner of the 2^nd prize in the State Energy Efficiency Performance Award (Group 1) region.
• The main objective of the National Energy Conservation Award is to recognize and encourage ideal energy management, leading to social & economic benefits.
• This award will be given to Haryana by President Draupadi Murmu at a function to be organised at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on National Energy Conservation Day on 14^th December.
• National Energy Conservation Day is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power.
• It may be noted that National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) are given to industrial units/establishments/organisations from various sectors of the Indian economy for their exceptional achievements in energy saving.