Shillong, Nov 14: NEEPCO organised the state-level painting competition on Energy Conservation on Friday at its corporate office here.
The competition witnessed participation of 100 shortlisted students representing Group A (Classes V–VII) and Group B (Classes VIII–X), following the selection process at the preceding levels.
The initiative, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Power, aims to sensitise schoolchildren towards the importance of energy conservation through creativity and artistic expression.
The programme was graced by C. Kharkrang, Consultant (Techno-Commercial), Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) as the chief guest.
The programme was also attended by Kamran Shaikh, Director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), New Delhi. Addresses were delivered by Samiran Sinha Ray, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), NEEPCO and B. Maharana, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), NEEPCO.
In Group A (Classes V–VII), the first prize went to Nishan Das of Class V, the second prize to Adamya Priyam Handique of Class VI, and the third prize to Minaksi Sukla Baidya of Class VII.
In Group B (Classes VIII–X), the first prize went to Smaran Nath of Class X, the second prize to Aayush Das of Class VIII, and the third prize to Progyan Das Baruah of Class IX.
