New Delhi: NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, organised the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) State-Level Painting Competition 2026 on November 14 under the aegis of the Ministry of Power. The event aimed to promote awareness about energy conservation and efficiency among school students.
The competition featured two themes: “Save Power, Secure the Future” and “BEE Star Labels Shine, Energy Security is Divine.” A total of 95 students from Classes V to VII and Classes VIII to X took part after being shortlisted from entries submitted by more than 100 schools across Uttar Pradesh.
The participants used their artistic skills to convey messages on responsible energy use, energy efficiency and environmental protection.
UPNEDA Director Ravinder Kumar Attends as Chief Guest:
Ravinder Kumar, IAS, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), attended the event as the Chief Guest. He appreciated the students’ creativity and highlighted the need to build awareness about energy conservation from an early age. He also observed that art and painting provide an effective way to engage the younger generation with important issues.
Ruma De Sharma, GM (HR), NRHQ, welcomed the guests and acknowledged the support extended by government representatives, judges, parents and students. She congratulated the winners and appreciated the participants for their enthusiastic involvement.
26 Awards Presented Across Two Categories:
A total of 26 awards were presented in the two categories, including first, second and third prizes, along with 10 consolation awards. The prize money comprised ₹50,000 for the first prize, ₹30,000 for the second, ₹20,000 for the third and ₹7,500 for each consolation prize.
The state-level competition forms part of BEE’s National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation. Winners from Uttar Pradesh will now proceed to the national-level contest, where they will have the opportunity to receive recognition on National Energy Conservation Day.
