Urjavaran Foundation, a voluntary non-profit, NGO, since its genesis has played the role of a catalyst for spreading the message of Efficient Use of Energy, its Conservation and Preservation of Environment.

It is the leading pioneering body in the country that organizes Energy and Environment related activities that include Exhibitions, Seminars, Training Programmes and Workshops and publishes a bi-monthly Techno-Business magazine “Urjavaran” that spreads the Foundation’s philosophy of “Efficient use of Energy, its Conservation and Preservation of Environment.”

Empower India 2008 Awards

Keeping in mind fundamental objectives of the foundation we have gone a step further and launched Awards to provide a thrust to the efforts of the Central and the State Governments, by conferring special recognition to the manufacturers of star rated products who have contributed by manufacturing and marketing Energy Efficient appliances as per the norms laid down by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India. The Awards have been adjudged by the eminent evaluation jury chaired by Shri. R. V. Shahi – Former Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India. The other Members of the jury were Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General – BEE & Dr. Bhaskar Natarajan, Country Manager – ECO Asia CDCP.

An ambitious beginning is being made this year with the introduction of Awards in the Refrigerator Industry, which were presented by Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Power, at New Delhi on 23rd July, 2008.

There were 4 awards that were given. (A) For the company that has made the maximum Market Impact by the volume of sales of 4 / 5 star rated refrigerators. (B) For the highest savings in a particular model of a Company. (C) The model that delivered the maximum sales through innovation in technology for Direct Cool and Frost Free.

Awards Category and Winners

Market Impact

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Savings Impact

LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Model Impact Recognition

* Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Direct Cool)
* LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (Frost Free)

The impact of using star rated Refrigerators has possibly resulted in savings equivalent of about 560 MUs, which would be generated from a 100 MW power plant working for 5500 hours.

The Awards were received by Mr. George Menezes – Chief Operating officer (Appliance Division) Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and by Mr. Anil Tyagi – Product Manufacturing Head (Refrigerator) LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Energy Conservation has to be a way of life, an attitude and a commitment to be followed by one and all which will help build a healthy eco-friendly nation.