THDCIL reports 2,52,981: student participation
(Rishikesh, 14.11.2026,– By NewsIP Bureau ):
Vimal Durgapal, DGM (HR) and nodal officer for Uttarakhand State, said THDCIL student participation reached 2,52,981 across 423 schools in 2026, up from 1,90,241 students across 242 schools the previous year.
THDCIL Managing Director Sipan Kumar Garg said saving electricity supports a sustainable and secure future. He urged students to use power responsibly and consider energy-efficient appliances, highlighting the themes “Save Power, Secure the Future” and “BEE Star Labels Shine, Energy Security is Divine”.
“Save Power, Secure the Future” and “BEE Star Labels Shine, Energy Security is Divine”
The State-Level Painting Competition was held on 14 November at Rasmanjari Auditorium in THDC Colony, Rishikesh, under the aegis of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power. THDCIL is the nodal agency for the state event. NewsIP’s PSU and energy coverage tracks developments across the sector.
THDCIL student participation reached 2,52,981
Chief Technical Officer L. P. Joshi felicitated the winners and said paintings helped communicate the importance of saving energy. He encouraged students to adopt energy-saving habits and share awareness with their families and communities.
Prizes in each group were Rs. 50,000 for first place, Rs. 30,000 for second and Rs. 20,000 for third. Ten consolation prizes of Rs. 7,500 each were also awarded. In Group A, Varsha Rani of Acharyakulam, Haridwar, took first place, followed by Jyoti Yadav and Avani Kapuria of St. Mary’s Sr. Sec. School, Haridwar.
In Group B, Kunal Kunj of Acharyakulam, Haridwar, won first place. Diksha Kutiyal of Ascent Public School, Haldwani, Nainital, placed second, while Rucha Ravi Phulware of DSB International Public School, Gumaniwala, Rishikesh, came third. All six top students will represent Uttarakhand at the National Finals in New Delhi. NewsIP’s Uttarakhand state coverage follows developments across the state.
The contest covered Group A students in Classes 5–7 and Group B students in Classes 8–10. The participation total rose from 242 schools and 1,90,241 students the previous year to 423 schools and 2,52,981 students in 2026.
