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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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