Miyana Railway Station of West Central Railway, Bhopal Division has been honored with the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2025 for its outstanding work in energy efficiency. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Science Bhavan, New Delhi. The accolade was received on behalf of West Central Railway by General Manager, Shobhna Bandyopadhyay.

 

The prestigious award is given by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power to recognize the best efforts in energy conservation, innovative technologies, energy management, and sustainable development at the national level. The selection process involves rigorous evaluation, verification of energy savings, and detailed technical assessment, adding to the credibility and significance of the award. Miyana Station achieved this recognition through the implementation of LED-based energy-efficient lighting, installation of BLDC fans, and the successful operation of smart lighting circuits running at 30–70 percent capacity, resulting in an annual electricity saving of over 10,000 units.

 

Congratulating the team, GM Shobhna Bandyopadhyay said that this achievement marks a historic milestone for West Central Railway. She appreciated the efforts of the Chief Electrical Engineer, Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal, and all officers at the division and headquarters for their contribution to the project. The accomplishment was made possible under the technical guidance and continuous monitoring of Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (General), Sanjay Manoria.

 

Under his leadership, the Electrical (General) Department ensured effective and timely execution of all energy conservation projects. Key initiatives included regular energy audits, scientific load analysis, station-wise energy profiling, staff awareness training, and phased implementation of energy-efficient technologies.