NTPC Bongaigaon commences weeklong celebrations of Energy Conservation Week

by Psu Connect
Date: 08-12-21

Various events are lined up by the Deptt. for the entire week including competitions among nearby colleges, street plays etc in various areas of Kokrajhar.

NTPC Bongaigaon commences weeklong celebrations of Energy Conservation Week

NTPC as a company has always been in the forefront in reducing energy intensity in our country by optimising energy demand and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) which are responsible for global warming and climate change. Celebrating the Iconic Week of Energy Conservation starting from today, NTPC Bongaigaon’s Energy Efficiency Management Group (EEMG) started the day with various activities including pep talks, walkathons, pledge by employees, contractual workers at various areas of the plant.

The Energy Conservation Awareness Campaign coordinated by Energy Efficient Management Group of NTPC Bongaigaon today on 8th December,2021, a walkathon was organized at NTPC Bongaigaon in the presence of Shri Subrata Mandal, ED, NTPC Bongaigaon, T.Ravinder, GM (O&M), Shri Umesh Singh, GM (Maintenance and FM), Shri Susovan Das, AGM (EEMG), Departmental Heads, Members of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, representatives of Union and Associations to create awareness of energy conservation. Later Shri Mandal administered the energy conservation oath to the participants of the walkathon and employees of the station. Pamphlets on various tips of energy conservation were also distributed on the occasion. In the plant, Shri T Ravinder, GM (O&M) administered the oath to the engineers of the plant and spoke on various steps towards conservation.

The main attraction of the day was the Street drama which NTPC Bongaigaon conducted in association with the NSS wing of Central Wing of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar. Young engineering students of various streams performed the half an hour play in the busy market area of Salakati, Kokrajhar. The skit primarily focused on various aspects of energy conservation including highlighting NTPC’s role in preservation and restoration of natural resources. Highlighting the thumb-rule of Re-cycle, Re-Use and Re-Invent, the street drama which was performed in local language drew attention among the public.

Ms. Jharna Basumutary, Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), Chairperson, Shri Jodunath Basumutary, Vice Chairperson, Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), Shri J D H Basumatary Programme Coordinator, NSS-CIT, Kokrajhar, Shri Susovan Das, AGM (EEMG), Departmental Heads and employees of the power station were present on the occasion.

Various events are lined up by the Deptt. for the entire week including competitions among nearby colleges, street plays etc in various areas of Kokrajhar.