Students from five Northern Odisha districts
showcase innovation, creativity and environmental commitment at Cluster-Level
Urja Mela 2026
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BALESHWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
With a focus on nurturing young minds as catalysts of environmental
change, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has brought together
more than 400 students from five districts of Northern Odisha at the
Cluster-Level Urja Mela 2026, providing them with a vibrant platform to
showcase their scientific creativity, innovative ideas and commitment to energy
conservation and environmental sustainability. Organised under the company's
flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Club Enerji, at the
CIPET campus in Baleshwar, the event underscored the importance of engaging
students in building a culture of responsible energy consumption and sustainable
living.
Through its Club Enerji initiative, TPNODL has extended its outreach to
125 schools across its five operational districts, covering 25 schools in each
district. The programme seeks to nurture a generation of environmentally
conscious and responsible citizens by fostering awareness and encouraging
positive behavioural changes in energy conservation, climate change, resource
efficiency and sustainable living. The Urja Mela featured a series of engaging
competitions, including Science Exhibition, Quiz, Poster Making and Best out of
Waste, offering students an opportunity to translate their knowledge into
practical ideas and demonstrate their creativity and innovative approaches to
addressing pressing environmental challenges.
The event witnessed the presence of several distinguished dignitaries,
including Basant Kumar Nayak, District Education Officer, Baleshwar; Prem
Pragyan Mohanty, DSP, Baleshwar; Pankaj Kumar Singh, Chief – CSR, T&D, Tata
Power; Subhadip Raychaudhuri, Chief – Commercial and Business Excellence,
TPNODL; Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Chief – Projects, TPNODL; Rajib Kumar Nayak,
Chief Engineer – Solarization, TPNODL; P. C. Padhi, Director, CIPET, Baleshwar;
Ramendra Banik, Head – HR, IR, ES & Administration, TPNODL; and Ranjan
Sharma, Head – CSR, TPNODL, along with other dignitaries, educators and
stakeholders. The dignitaries appreciated the enthusiasm, creativity and active
participation of the students, encouraging them to emerge as “Energy Champions”
and take the message of responsible energy consumption and sustainable
practices beyond their classrooms into their homes and communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Dushyant Kumar Tyagi, CEO, TPNODL, said, “Young
minds have the potential to drive meaningful change in how we conserve energy
and protect our environment. Through Club Enerji, our endeavour is to go beyond
awareness and encourage practical, sustainable habits from an early age. Urja
Mela provides a valuable platform for students to explore ideas, demonstrate
innovation and become ambassadors of responsible energy consumption. We believe
that empowering today's students with the right knowledge and values is an
important step towards building a more sustainable tomorrow.”
Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, TPNODL has also undertaken Plastic Waste Management Workshops in 25 schools in collaboration with CIPET as part of its broader environmental initiatives. These workshops focus on promoting responsible plastic consumption, effective waste segregation and recycling practices, while sensitising students to the importance of reducing plastic waste and adopting environmentally responsible habits in their everyday lives.
The event culminated in the felicitation of competition winners, recognising and celebrating their creativity, knowledge, innovative thinking and contributions towards promoting environmental awareness. The platform not only provided students with an opportunity to showcase their talent but also reinforced the importance of collective participation in addressing environmental concerns. Through Club Enerji and its other community-focused initiatives, TPNODL continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental education, youth engagement and sustainable development. By empowering students with knowledge, encouraging innovation and instilling responsible practices at an early age, the company aims to foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who can contribute meaningfully towards a greener, more energy-efficient and sustainable future.
