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AWARDS AND HONOURS - February 2019

Feb 2019

Jul 20, 2023

IIT Professor Wins Global Recognition with Eni Award for Clean Water Innovations

Indian scientist Professor Thalappil Pradeep from IIT Madras was honoured with the esteemed Eni Award for his groundbreaking research in energy and environment. The award recognises his innovative work in providing affordable clean water using advanced nanoscale materials.
The Eni Award is highly regarded globally, with previous recipients including renowned Nobel laureates and distinguished scientists. The selection committee, which includes Nobel laureates, ensures that only exceptional individuals receive this prestigious recognition.
Established in 2007, the award aims to foster radical breakthroughs in energy efficiency, renewables, decarbonisation, and environmental preservation. It serves as a platform to encourage and inspire the next generation of researchers to address the pressing challenges in energy and environmental sustainability.
Professor Pradeep's remarkable contributions in the field of nanotechnology and sustainable water purification have earned him this coveted honour.

Jul 19, 2023

SJVN Bags 1st Prize in Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2023 by MoP

The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) was conferred with the first prize at the prestigious Swachhta Pakhwada Award - 2023 by the Union Ministry of Power. SJVN chairman Nand Lal Sharma received the prize from the Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal in New Delhi.
Sharma said that the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards were conferred by the Union Ministry of Power to honour the public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the power sector for their exemplary performance during the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' from May 16 to 31 every year. The PSUs were evaluated on the basis of the initiatives undertaken to create awareness regarding the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan' among the masses.
The SJVN bagged the first prize while the PGCIL and PFC stood second and third, respectively. The SJVN had secured the top spot last year as well.

NTPC Wins ET HR World Future Skills Awards 2023

NTPC received the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023 for 'Best use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling' and 'Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme'. Director (HR), NTPC, Dillip Kumar Patel received the awards on behalf of NTPC at a programme held in Gurugram.
These awards bear testimony to NTPC's focus on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR) in Learning and Development (L&D). They reflect NTPC's commitment to develop the competency level of its employees as well as outsourced workers through L&D initiatives such as iGuru which includes training based on Virtual Reality (VR). In addition, NTPC has also introduced several other innovative training initiatives such as GPiLearn, FutureSkills courses and Samarth modules.

Jul 18, 2023

President of India Present the 'Bhoomi Samman' 2023

The President of India Droupadi Murmu bestowed the prestigious 'Bhoomi Samman' awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The awards were presented to 9 State Secretaries and 68 District Collectors, along with their teams, who demonstrated exceptional achievements in implementing the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) – a crucial component of governance.
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) is considered the core of governance.
For the first time in the last 75 years, they received the 'Bhoomi Samman' for their outstanding performance.
The 'Bhoomi Samman' Scheme exemplifies the principles of cooperative federalism and trust between the central and state governments. The grading system for the awards is based on the performance reports and inputs provided by the states and union territories, fostering a strong partnership in the computerization and digitization of land records.
The grading system is mainly based on the reports and inputs provided by the States/UTs in computerization and digitization of land records.

Jul 17, 2023

Golden Peacock' Environment Management Award 2023 to Adani Transmission Limited

Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) won the 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023' in the Power Transmission Sector from Institute of Directors.
In 2023, an assessment group comprising environment, health and safety, energy and climate change experts assessed over 520 applications.
These applications were approved by Justice M. N. The review was done by an eminent jury committee headed by Venkatachaliah.
The award is given for reducing its ecological footprint through programs such as zero waste in landfills, single-use plastic free, water-positive operations, promoting renewable energy integration and implementation of best-in-class environmental management strategies.
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) was awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in 2021 in the steel sector by the Institute of Directors. SAIL was the winner of this award for three consecutive years.
Adani Tranmission Limitied (ATL) was declared winner by its B2C arms, i.e. Adani Electric Mumbai Limited for its unique strategic initiative of increasing renewable energy in bulk power purchase for distribution in Mumbai region.

Jul 16, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission Bags SKOCH Award

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme 'State of Governance India 2047' in Gold category for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory. The SKOCH award marked a significant milestone for JKRLM, being the first award received since the inception of the scheme. This recognition represents a remarkable accomplishment for the organization.
The award is a recognition for the JKRLM to the hard work and dedication of the JKRLM team, especially its Mission Director, who was instrumental in driving the Mission's major goal of creating marketing opportunities from district-level avenues to national-level platforms. The JKRLM introduced several groundbreaking initiatives that have transformed the lives of countless women associated with Self Help Groups. The AVSAR scheme, Umeed Women's Haat, and District Rural Haat, SHG products available on e-commerce platforms are prime examples of these initiatives, which have not only provided a platform for SHGs to showcase their products but have also opened up new marketing avenues for them.

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