Chennai: : As part of National campaign on energy conservation, the Ministry of Power in co-operation with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and POWERGRID Corporation of India Ltd (A Govt. of India Enterprise) organised a painting competition for school students. The valedictory function of the Tamil Nadu state level painting competition for school students was held today at Anna University campus, Chennai. Dr Naresh, Director Elementary School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu was the Chief Guest. Dr Deepak Samuel, Senior Scientist of NCSCM was the Guest of Honour.

Mr. Thiruchitrambalam Krishnakumar, Executive Director, Southern Region Transmission System-II, presided over the event, emphasizing the importance of energy conservation

The competition, conducted in two categories – Cat-A (5th-7th standards) and Cat-B (8th-10th standards) – encouraged students to express their creativity on energy-saving themes. Participating schools, registered on the BEE-Online web portal, sent the hard copies of their two best drawings in each category to the Nodal Officer.

The objective of conducting painting competitions for the school students of these Categories is to foster awareness about energy conservation among young minds, encourage sustainable practices and develop artistic skills. The painting competition received an overwhelming response, showcasing the enthusiasm and creativity of Tamil Nadu’s young talent.

In the first phase, out of the hardcopies of the paintings submitted, the best 50 paintings in each Category have been selected to participate in the State Level Painting Competition. The selection has been done by expert jury members, comprising renowned persons in the fields of Arts & Drawings along with the officials from Education Department and PowerGrid.

Themes for this year’s (2024) Painting competition are “PROTECT NATURE’S GIFTS, EMBRACE SUSTAINABLE SHIFTS” or “YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SAVE THE POWER”.

The Chief Guest Dr Naresh, Director, Elementary School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu gave away the cash prize to the winners of the State Level Painting competition.

Winners of Category-A:

1st Prize: Name – K.M. RISHVIKA – Senthil Public School, Salem
·2nd Prize: Name – D. JEEVA SRI – SBOA Model School, Chennai
3rd Prize: Name – M. KARTHISKA – Jaya Rajesh Matric School, Tirunelveli
Winners of Category-B:

1st Prize: Name- D.T. AMALESH – Montfort Matric Hr Sec School, Chennai
·m2nd Prize: Name- M. VEDHASAADHANA – St. Joseph International School, Rajapalayam
·3rd Prize: Name- NETHRA RAJESH KHANNA – SBOA School & Jr. College, Chennai