Odisha State Energy Conservation Award (OSECA) 2023 was given to KIIT Deemed to be University under the category of Educational Institute on 14th December 2023 at Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Hon’ble Minister, Energy, Industry & MSME, Govt. of Odisha, Shri Pratap Keshari Deb; EIC (Elecy.)-cum-PCEI & SDA, Odisha; Director, Centre for Environmental Studies, Dept. of Forest & Environment, Odisha, and Principal Secretary, Dept. of Energy, Govt. of Odisha.
During the celebration of Energy Conservation Day on 14th December 2023, Exhibition of Energy efficient Models / Projects / Products / Appliances were showcased at the premises of Lokseva Bhawan Bhubaneswar.
Energy conservation is the act of reducing the usage and wastage of energy. Switching off the AC, light, electrical/ electronic appliances etc., when nobody is in the room are a few practices that help in energy conservation. The long-term strategies and short-term actions are targeted towards the achievement of “Enhanced Energy Efficiency”, by exploring new energy conservation opportunities by KIIT DU.
On behalf of KIIT DU, Prof. (Dr) Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Director; Prof. Subrat Kumar Behera, Associate Dean (T&P); and Dr Arjyadhara Pradhan, Associate Professor School of Electrical Engineering received the award during function.