THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
With a focus on nurturing environmental awareness among the younger
generation, NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, organised the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) State-Level Painting Competition 2026 under
the aegis of the Ministry of Power on Saturday.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from 95 students,
shortlisted from entries received from more than 100 schools across Uttar
Pradesh. Divided into two categories — Classes V to VII and Classes VIII to X —
the young participants brought their imagination and artistic skills to the
fore, conveying the importance of energy conservation, energy efficiency and
environmental sustainability through colourful and thought-provoking paintings.
The participants explored two significant themes — “Save Power, Secure
the Future” and “BEE Star Labels Shine, Energy Security is Divine” —
highlighting the need for responsible energy consumption and the role of
energy-efficient practices in building a sustainable future.
Ravinder Kumar, Director, Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy
Development Agency (UPNEDA), graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Appreciating the creativity and awareness displayed by the students, Kumar
underscored the significance of energy conservation and said it was encouraging
to see the younger generation developing an understanding of this crucial issue
through the powerful medium of art and painting.
Addressing the gathering, Ruma De Sharma, General Manager (HR), NRHQ,
delivered the welcome address and acknowledged the valuable support and
cooperation extended by government representatives, dignitaries, judges,
parents and students in making the event a success. She congratulated the
winners and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of all the young artists.
As many as 26 awards were presented across the two categories, including
first, second and third prizes, besides 10 consolation awards. The first prize
carried a cash award of Rs 50,000, while the second and third prize winners
received Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000, respectively. Each consolation prize carried
Rs 7,500.
The competition forms part of the National Painting Competition on Energy
Conservation organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of
Power. The winners at the state level will now proceed to the national-level
competition, where they will get an opportunity to showcase their talent and
earn recognition on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day.
