Bhubaneswar/IB Thermal, : In a remarkable feat in Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Business Management, Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGC) has been bestowed with the prestigious CII National Award for excellence in energy management, Under this OPGC has been recognized as “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” under Power Plant category by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in its 24th National Energy Awards event for Excellence in Energy Management. The award event was organised on 15 September 2023 at Hyderabad.
The CII, a premier industry association in India, bestows this honour on companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in energy conservation, reduction of carbon footprint, and adoption of innovative sustainability practices. This year, out of total 198 participants from various industrial sectors from all over India, only seven companies (in power sector) got selected in this category. OPGC is the only State Utility company in Power Sector to be selected for this prestigious National award.
Mr. Manas Ranjan Rout, Director(Operations) of OPGC, in his reaction to this remarkable achievement stated, “We are immensely proud to be recognized by the CII as an Excellent Energy Efficient Unit. This achievement stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication put by every member of our team, and underscores our commitment to creating a sustainable future.”