By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited applications for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.
The awards will be presented on 14th December 2025, observed as National Energy Conservation Day, during a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, an official statement said.
The Awards aim to inspire industries, organisations, and individuals to adopt energy-efficient technologies and practices, while fostering a competitive spirit among stakeholders to achieve greater energy savings and sustainable outcomes.
Through NECA, the Ministry of Power and BEE seek to promote a culture of energy consciousness across the nation, contributing to India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The 35th edition will recognise achievements across diverse sectors, including industries, transport, buildings, institutions (State/SDA – evaluated through the State Energy Efficiency Index), energy-efficient appliances, energy efficiency innovation, and a newly introduced category for content creators and influencers.
Entries for all categories must be submitted online through the NECA portal: www.neca.beeindia.gov.in
The portal provides detailed guidelines on the eligibility, documentation, and evaluation process for each category. The last date for submission of applications is 7th November 2025.
The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on March 1, 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy. BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognises, identifies and utilises the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act. The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.
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