On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the National Energy Conservation Awards 2023 and National Painting Competition prizes in New Delhi on December 14, 2023. In her address to the gathering, the President emphasized the pivotal role of conservation in ensuring the health and happiness of all individuals.
Nature Conservation for Health and Happiness
President Murmu stressed that the well-being of humanity is intricately tied to the conservation and good health of nature. She advocated for the optimal utilization of available resources, asserting that by doing so, everyone’s energy and other needs could be fulfilled without undue pressure on nature and Mother Earth.’
Promoting Energy Efficiency and Innovation
While endorsing optimal resource use, President Murmu called for a collective effort from all stakeholders to promote energy efficiency and innovation. She emphasized the need for large-scale adoption of energy-saving measures, asserting that energy conservation is tantamount to energy production—a message of utmost significance.
Continuous Global Efforts in the 21st Century
Looking ahead, the President highlighted the imperative for the global community to remain continuously active in enhancing energy efficiency and increasing the use of renewable energy. She advocated for the augmentation of energy production from wind, solar, and small and micro hydro projects. President Murmu emphasized the importance of producing more energy from fewer resources and urged a holistic approach with a triple bottom line in sustainability efforts—economic, environmental, and social benefits.
India’s Commitment to Clean Energy
President Murmu lauded India’s responsible role in the realm of clean energy. She acknowledged the country’s commitment to decreasing dependence on fossil fuels while promoting clean coal technologies to enhance efficiency and environmental friendliness. India’s significant climb from 30th to 7th place in the Climate Change Performance Index over ten years attests to the nation’s dedication to environmental causes.
Initiatives and Confidence in the Future
The President highlighted initiatives like the ‘Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022,’ renewable purchase obligations, and the recently introduced “Green credit” under the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) concept. These efforts, she expressed, would play a crucial role in achieving India’s clean energy and environmental goals.
As National Energy Conservation Day aims to spread awareness of the importance of energy conservation and showcase the nation’s achievements in energy efficiency, President Droupadi Murmu’s address underscores the imperative for sustainable practices in energy consumption and conservation.
