**Executive Summary**
On December 14, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes in New Delhi, celebrating National Energy Conservation Day. The President emphasized the importance of behavioral change and energy efficiency. She highlighted that saving energy involves wise, responsible, and efficient utilization of resources.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Awards and Recognition:**
* National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes presented.
* **Energy Conservation and Efficiency:**
* Energy conservation is environmentally friendly and crucial.
* Saving energy is about utilizing it wisely and responsibly.
* Avoid unnecessary use of electrical appliances.
* Adopt energy-efficient devices and utilize natural light.
* Embrace solar and renewable energy options.
* Energy conservation reduces carbon emissions and maintains clean air.
* India's energy efficiency efforts in 2023-24 resulted in energy savings of 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent.
* **Government Initiatives:**
* Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and National Green Hydrogen Mission reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
* Government promotes renewable energy adoption through Renewable Consumption Obligation and Production Linked Incentive schemes.
* **Collective Responsibility:**
* Participation from every sector and citizen is essential for India's energy transition.
* Adopting a balanced lifestyle in harmony with nature is fundamental to India's cultural tradition ("Lifestyle for Environment – LiFE").
* **Impact on Economy and Society**
* Access to affordable and clean energy empowers communities, stimulates local economy and inclusive development.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens and Public**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to adopt energy-efficient practices, embrace renewable energy, and participate in energy conservation.
* **Action Required:** Change behaviour to save energy, adopt energy-efficient appliances, utilize natural resources, and embrace solar/renewable options.
**Government and Policymakers**
* **Impact:** Recognized for initiatives promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable development.
* **Action Required:** Continue promoting and implementing energy conservation policies and initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
**Stakeholders in Energy Sector**
* **Impact:** Appreciated for their contributions in the field of energy conservation.
* **Action Required:** Continue working towards energy conservation, fostering partnerships, and innovating for a sustainable future.
**Youth and Children**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to become aware of energy conservation and make efforts in this direction.
* **Action Required:** Educate themselves on energy conservation methods and promote them in their homes and communities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Energy Conservation Awards: Awards presented to recognize and encourage energy conservation efforts.
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: A government scheme to promote solar energy adoption in households.
National Green Hydrogen Mission: A government initiative to promote the production and use of green hydrogen.
National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation: A competition to promote awareness about energy conservation among students.
President of India: The highest constitutional office, here presenting the awards.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS NATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS ON THE
NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE IS CRUCIAL FOR BRINGING
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
प्रव तथ: 14 DEC 2025 2:32PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards
2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes in New Delhi today (December
14, 2025) on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that energy conservation is the most environmentally friendly
and reliable source of energy. Energy conservation is not just an option, but the most crucial need of today.
She underlined that saving energy doesn't simply mean using less, but rather utilising energy wisely,
responsibly, and efficiently. She said that when we avoid unnecessary use of electrical appliances, adopt
energy-efficient devices, utilise natural light and ventilation in our homes and workplaces, or embrace
solar and renewable energy options, we not only save energy but also reduce carbon emissions. Energy
conservation is also important for maintaining clean air and safe water sources, and a balanced ecosystem.
She stated that every unit of energy we save will be a symbol of our responsibility towards nature and our
sensitivity towards future generations.The President emphasised that if the youth and children are aware about energy conservation and make
efforts in this direction, then the goals in this area can be achieved and the sustainable development of the
country can be ensured.
The President said that access to affordable and clean energy empowers communities. It stimulates the
local economy and creates new growth opportunities. Therefore, green energy is not limited to electricity
generation; it is a powerful means of empowerment and inclusive development.The President was happy to note that the initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, are reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The government is
also promoting renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency through the Renewable Consumption
Obligation and Production Linked Incentive schemes. She noted that India's energy efficiency efforts in
2023-24 resulted in energy savings of 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent. She said that these efforts are
leading to significant economic savings annually and have also resulted in a substantial reduction in CO₂
emissions.
The President said that the participation of every sector and citizen is essential for the success of India's
energy transition. Behavioural change is crucial for bringing energy efficiency to all sectors. The
consciousness of adopting a balanced lifestyle in harmony with nature is fundamental to India's cultural
tradition – this very sentiment forms the basis of our message to the world, "Lifestyle for Environment –
LiFE." She appreciated all stakeholders working in the field of energy conservation and said that their
contribution will ensure a healthy and bright future for the coming generations. She expressed confidence
that with the spirit of collective responsibility, partnership, and public participation, India will continue to
play a leading role in energy conservation and achieve its goals towards a green future.
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