Power Minister launches the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on World Environment Day

News: Union Power minister has launched the ‘#iCommit’ campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day.

Facts:

  • Aim: To call upon all stakeholders and individuals to continue moving towards energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability to create a robust and resilient energy system for India in the future.
  • Nodal agency: It will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will unite a diverse set of players such as Governments, Corporates, Organisations, Think Tanks and Individuals.

Additional Facts:

  • EESL: It is a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises– NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), REC and POWERGRID and was set up under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power.