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National Energy Conservation Day 2025: President Murmu Honors Winners; New 'Influencer' Category Introduced in NECA Awards

December 14, 2025 | Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) | Ministry of Power | UPSC • SSC • Banking

By Energy & Environment Correspondent

Sustainable Development & Policy Analyst

Focus: Renewable Energy, Climate Action, BEE Initiatives, Government Schemes

President Droupadi Murmu addressing the National Energy Conservation Day 2025 function at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, emphasizing the critical role of energy efficiency in India's "Net Zero by 2070" goal.

National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was observed today across India, led by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. The main function was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 and the National Painting Competition[web:156][web:160].

A key highlight of this year's observance was the introduction of a new award category for "Social Media Influencers and Content Creators", recognizing the power of digital media in shaping public behavior toward energy savings[web:166][web:172]. The event also spotlighted the ongoing development of the "India Energy Stack", a unified digital infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing the power sector[web:164].

Key Highlights: NECA 2025 Awards & Events

🏆 National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025

• Purpose: To recognize industrial units, institutions, and establishments that have achieved exemplary reduction in energy consumption.
• 2025 Participation: A total of 680 applications were received across 7 broad categories and 28 sub-sectors[web:166].
• New Category: For the first time, awards were given to Digital Content Creators to encourage youth participation in spreading the message of conservation[web:162].
• Top Performer: Andhra Pradesh received special recognition for clinching the energy conservation award for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its sustained policy leadership in the sector[web:157].

🎨 National Painting Competition 2025

• Objective: To sensitize school children about energy conservation.
• Levels: Held at School, State, and National levels. Winners from the national level were felicitated by the President.
• Significance: The President emphasized that children act as "ambassadors" of change, taking the message of energy saving back to their homes and communities[web:163].

Significance & History (Static GK for Exams)

📜 History of the Day

• Origin: Launched in 1991 by the Ministry of Power to recognize companies and industries for their efforts in reducing energy consumption[web:150].
• Statutory Backing: The Energy Conservation Act was enacted in 2001.
• Nodal Agency: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), established on March 1, 2002, spearheads the celebrations and implements the Act[web:150][web:162].

🎯 Objective & 2025 Focus

• Core Goal: To drive mass awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation as the "first fuel" of sustainable development.
• 2025 Focus Area: While a specific slogan like previous years was not the sole focus, the 2025 observance leaned heavily on "Digital Integration" (India Energy Stack) and "Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)"[web:164][web:169].
• Net Zero Target: Aligns with India's Panchamrit commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2070 and reduce carbon intensity by 45% by 2030[web:151][web:163].

Why This Matters For Competitive Exams

Exam Angles: UPSC • Banking • SSC

• Policy Initiatives: Questions often ask about the PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade) scheme, which is a flagship program under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)[web:161].
• New Tech: The India Energy Stack (IES) is a potential new topic. It is a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the energy sector, similar to UPI for payments[web:164][web:173].
• Awards: Remember the NECA awards are given annually on Dec 14. The inclusion of "Social Media Influencers" is a unique 2025 update suitable for current affairs questions.
• Solar Push: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (launched Feb 2024) is a related topic, aiming for 1 crore rooftop solar installations. As of Dec 2025, ~24 lakh households have adopted it[web:155].

Quick Revision Facts

Objective Type (Prelims)

• Date: December 14
• Organized By: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
• Chief Guest 2025: President Droupadi Murmu
• New Award Category: Content Creators/Influencers
• Consistent Winner: Andhra Pradesh (4th year in a row)
• Legislative Act: Energy Conservation Act, 2001

SEO Focus Keywords:

• National Energy Conservation Day 2025 Theme
• NECA Awards 2025 Winners List
• BEE India Energy Stack
• PM Surya Ghar Yojana Current Status 2025
• Energy Conservation Act 2001 Summary

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💡 Did You Know?

• Energy Saved is Energy Generated: Avoiding 1 unit of electricity consumption saves about 1.5 to 2 units of generation due to T&D losses.
• Star Rating: BEE's "Star Labeling" program (1 to 5 stars) covers appliances like ACs, Fridges, and Fans to guide consumers.
• ECBC: The Energy Conservation Building Code sets norms for energy-efficient commercial buildings.

Impact: BEE schemes save over ₹50,000 Cr annually!

Sources:

• Press Information Bureau (PIB) Releases [web:156][web:160][web:164].
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Official Website & Reports.
• News Reports on NECA 2025 Awards [web:157][web:158].

Disclaimer: This article summarizes public information for educational purposes. For the complete official winners' list, please refer to the BEE India or Ministry of Power official websites.