Winners of NECA 2025 felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu

Current Context: On 14 December 2025, President Droupadi Murmu felicitated winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

• The event was organised by the Ministry of Power and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
• ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (Hazira Plant, Gujarat) won the Best Innovator Award for its steel decarbonisation project.
• Other winners included JSW Steel Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., Raymond Luxury Cottons, Zenitex, Manali Petrochemicals, and Balrampur Chini Mills.
• Appliance makers like Haier and Crompton were also honoured for energy-efficient products.
• President Murmu also awarded winners of the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, encouraging youth participation.
• The event highlighted India’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and clean energy transition.

Question:

Q1. Which company won the Best Innovator Award at NECA 2025 for its steel decarbonisation project?
a) JSW Steel Ltd.
b) Tata Steel Ltd.
c) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
d) SAIL

Answer: c) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (Hazira Plant) won the Best Innovator Award.