Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power-DDL, Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vice Chancellor of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Govt. of Delhi with the students at Urja Mela 2022.
• More than 50 schools participated in the event, strictly in adherence with Covid-19 guidelines
• The event was organised under Club Enerji, company’s CSR Initiative
• Club educates youth and creates awareness about the importance of environment and energy conservation through company’s Brand Mascot- ‘Roshni’
• More than 10 lakh students sensitized so far
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, in its bid to sensitize the school children on the importance of environment conservation, climate change, air pollution and promotion of renewable energy, organized its annual flagship event - Urja Mela. The broader aim of Urja Mela is to raise environmental awareness and inculcate a sense of responsibility amongst the youngsters at large.
The Urja Mela witnessed participation from more than 50 Delhi schools this year– including Delhi Government and Private Schools. The event was conducted under strict Covid-19 safety guidelines as given out by the Government of India at company’s Learning Centre in Rohini. Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vice Chancellor of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Govt. of Delhi was the guest of honour at the event.
This year over 100 prizes were given away. The students shared information about benefits of Energy Conservation, Safety, Air Pollution Climate Change and Ethics creatively through posters and insightful science models, slogans, drawings etc. A special category was also launched for budding entrepreneurs- ‘Show your Entrepreneurship Skills’ where students presented their Innovative Ideas. Entrepreneurship has been added as an important element because innovation as a result of entrepreneurship is necessary to reach these goals.
The participating schools are a part of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited’s Club Enerji program that sensitizes school children for bringing societal and behavioural change in energy consumption and conservation of natural resources. The club educates and creates awareness among youth about the importance of environment and energy conservation through conservation tips, workshops and regular sessions on related topics in a unique manner, through company’s Brand Mascot- ‘Roshni’.
Addressing the students and teachers during the event, Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said, “Young minds are torch-bearers of a sustainable future, instilling an understanding at an impressionable age can help them become responsible citizens. Urja Mela, is a celebration of their contribution towards innovation in energy conservation. With the increasing pressure on natural resources, now more than ever, it is important to sensitise young minds to protect nature, preserve energy and work towards reducing the impact of climate change.”
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited launched Club Enerji program in 2004 with a few schools and at present, 370 Delhi Government and Private Schools are its members. Through this initiative, the company has sensitized more than 10 lakh students so far.
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. The company distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million. In line with Tata Group’s core purpose and mission to improve the quality of life of the communities it serves through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust, the company has been striving towards the improvement of quality of life and upliftment of people particularly for those residing in Jhugghi Jhopari (slums) Clusters. The company is working tirelessly in 220+ JJ clusters, resettlement colonies and villages in its power distribution area through 350 women literacy centres, 20 vocational training centres & tutorial classes, 1 centre for specially-abled kids, 90+ RO Water Plants for providing safe drinking water to schools & slum clusters people, 6 mobile dispensaries, blood donation camps, support to SC & ST community under its Affirmative Action Policy, among others, benefiting over 1 million people. Tata Power-DDL has received accolades both nationally and internationally for its trustworthy corporate conduct and commitment towards the underprivileged sections of the society. To learn more, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com/