NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a milestone as the East Vinod Nagar Metro Station on Delhi Metro’s Pink Line has been honoured with the ‘Best Performing Unit award in the Metro Stations sector’ under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.
The prestigious award was presented by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan during National Energy Conservation Day and was received by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, selected the station following a comprehensive evaluation of applications from metro rail systems across the country.
As per the DMRC Press Release, East Vinod Nagar Metro Station has achieved this recognition through significant and consistent reduction in overall electrical energy consumption kWh & Energy Performance Index (EPI) (kWh/m2year) over the last three financial years, by regular monitoring of energy usage of various equipment and by implementing targeted Energy Conservation Measures, including retrofitting of 405 existing conventional type tube light fixtures of 2 X 28 W with 2 X 14 W LED tube lights.
The station features a dedicated 150 kWp rooftop solar plant, supplying 49% of its total energy needs and substantially cutting reliance on grid electricity.
Furthermore, The East Vinod Nagar Metro Station also holds Platinum rating under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) certification from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), underscoring its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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