Ex-bureaucrat praises AP, TG for energy efficiency initiatives

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary I.Y.R. Krishna Rao has praised both the Telugu States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for successfully implementing energy efficiency initiatives.

Speaking at a meeting, he called upon the student community and youth to take the lead in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) — a nationwide movement aimed at inspiring individuals to adopt sustainable lifestyles, conserve energy, and contribute to India’s climate goals. He said Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in particular in South are contributing a lot for the success of National Energy Conservation Movement with the support of national organisations such as Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Energy Efficiency Service Limited (EESL)..

At a programme organised to scale up environmental protection and energy efficiency activities in Southern States with the support of BEE’s Media Adviser wing for Southern States/UTs. Launched by PM Narendra Modi at COP26 in November 2021, Mission LiFE promotes mindful consumption and a circular economy, encouraging citizens to move away from the “use-and-throw” model. It seeks to mobilise one billion people worldwide and make 80% of India’s villages and urban areas environmentally friendly by 2028.

Krishna Rao commended BEE’s sustained leadership in rolling out innovative energy efficiency schemes across the nation — initiatives that contribute over 40% of India’s climate change mitigation efforts. Since inception, these programmes have resulted in energy savings of more than 50.98 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE), thermal energy savings of 25.68 MTOE, electricity savings exceeding 306.55 billion units annually and reduction in CO₂ emissions by approximately 306.40 million tonnes per year.

These achievements not only deliver significant monetary savings but also position India as a global leader in sustainable development,” Krishna Rao said, adding that many BEE programmes are now being replicated worldwide. T

BEE Media Advisor for Southern States/UTs, A. Chandra Shekhar Reddy, earlier presented a Mission LiFE progress report to Krishna Rao, highlighting Visakhapatnam’s potential to become a model sustainable city. With its bustling port and growing industrial sector, Visakhapatnam is uniquely placed to showcase the benefits of mindful consumption and energy efficiency.