How Did Adani Foundation and Adani Electricity Celebrate National Energy Conservation Day?
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- Adani Foundation and Adani Electricity celebrated National Energy Conservation Day with BMC students.
- Engaging activities included games, talks, and model exhibitions.
- The initiative fosters energy awareness among the youth.
- Project Utthan aims to improve educational outcomes in Mumbai schools.
- Focus on enhancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for primary students.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (NationPress) The Adani Foundation, in collaboration with Adani Electricity, marked National Energy Conservation Day by engaging with students from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools in Mumbai. The event took place on December 14 under the auspices of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Project Utthan.
According to an official statement, "A tremendous success for National Energy Conservation Day! The Utthan project, aimed at improving educational outcomes in BMC schools across Mumbai, in partnership with BMC and the dedicated efforts of school teachers and Utthan Sahayaks, has effectively engaged students in crucial energy awareness initiatives."
Activities included the interactive 'Switch Off Game', innovative science projects, and the Energy Pledge, promoting a culture of energy efficiency among the youth.
Throughout the day, various interactive and educational experiences were facilitated by BMC school teachers and Utthan Sahayaks, emphasizing significant energy-saving principles.
Activities featured engaging games like an "Ice Breaker Activity" and a lively "Switch Off Game", akin to the classic Red-Green Light.
The Adani Electricity team led informative discussions using real-life scenarios to highlight the significance of energy conservation and the advantages of adopting energy-saving practices.
Students also participated in a poster-making contest themed "Energy Conservation for a Greener Planet", while teachers performed skits focusing on energy conservation.
A dedicated exhibition displayed innovative student-created models centered on energy conservation, showcasing solar energy systems, wind energy demonstrations, biogas plant models, and comparisons of energy-efficient appliances such as LED versus CFL.
The students solemnly pledged to embrace energy-saving habits both at home and in school.
Since its inception in 2021, Project Utthan has flourished through a public-private partnership involving BMC, Adani Foundation, and Adani Electricity, focusing on significantly enhancing quality and learning results in BMC schools across Mumbai.
The project emphasizes strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for primary learners, employing activity-based learning, developing robust educational resources such as reading corners, and offering personalized support from dedicated Utthan Sahayaks who collaborate with BMC teachers to ensure student retention and academic growth.
It has made notable progress in transforming foundational learning within BMC schools across Mumbai, demonstrating measurable improvements in learning outcomes, student engagement, and fostering more joyful, inclusive classrooms. The initiative also promotes holistic development by empowering educators and involving the community.
Beyond academic achievements, Project Utthan seeks to fundamentally reshape Mumbai's public education system by cultivating strong foundational learning environments.
The initiative aligns strategically to enhance the city's performance in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2027-28, focusing on ensuring that no child is left behind in acquiring essential literacy and numeracy skills.