Chandigarh, Dec. 15 -- The Chandigarh administration has achieved a national milestone by securing first position in the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 under the Group-5 category, which includes Union Territories and select States, for its exemplary performance in energy conservation and energy efficiency.

The awards are conferred annually by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the ministry of power, government of India, on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day, observed on December 14. The honours recognise outstanding efforts by States and Union Territories in promoting efficient energy use and sustainable practices.

The award ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President of India D...