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Kerala Honored for Energy Efficiency Leadership at National Awards
New Delhi, December 14, 2025 – Kerala has been recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency, securing the top position in Group 3 of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI). President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Puneet Kumar and Energy Management Centre – Kerala (EMC) director R. Harikumar at a ceremony held in New Delhi earlier today.
The award acknowledges Kerala’s comprehensive efforts to promote energy conservation across various sectors, including agriculture, power distribution, transportation, industry, large-scale building construction, and domestic use. Schemes implemented by the government, along with initiatives supported by non-governmental organizations, played a crucial role in the state’s success.
The EMC highlighted that Kerala’s progressive step of incorporating the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code Rules into the Kerala Building Rules was a significant factor in the selection process. The EMC stated the award is a well deserved recognition for Kerala’s comprehensive approach to energy conservation and sustainable development.
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