Baleshwar: TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), under its flagship CSR initiative Club Enerji, organised the Cluster-Level Urja Mela 2026 at the CIPET campus in Baleshwar. The event brought together over 400 students from Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts, encouraging scientific innovation, energy conservation and environmental responsibility among young learners.
Through Club Enerji, TPNODL has reached 125 schools across its five operational districts, covering 25 schools in each district. The programme aims to nurture environmentally conscious students by promoting awareness and behavioural change in energy conservation, climate change, resource efficiency and sustainable living. The Urja Mela featured Science Exhibition, Quiz, Poster Making and Best out of Waste competitions, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity and innovative approaches to addressing environmental challenges.
The event was attended by Basant Kumar Nayak, District Education Officer, Baleshwar; Prem Pragyan Mohanty, DSP, Baleshwar; Pankaj Kumar Singh, Chief – CSR, T&D, Tata Power; Subhadip Raychaudhuri, Chief – Commercial and Business Excellence, TPNODL; Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Chief – Projects, TPNODL; Rajib Kumar Nayak, Chief Engineer – Solarization, TPNODL; P. C. Padhi, Director, CIPET, Baleshwar; Ramendra Banik, Head – HR, IR, ES & Administration, TPNODL; and Ranjan Sharma, Head – CSR, TPNODL, along with other dignitaries, educators and stakeholders. The dignitaries appreciated the students’ enthusiasm and encouraged them to become “Energy Champions”, promoting responsible energy consumption and sustainable practices in their schools, homes and communities.
Speaking on the initiative, Dushyant Kumar Tyagi, CEO, TPNODL, said, “Young minds have the potential to drive meaningful change in how we conserve energy and protect our environment. Through Club Enerji, our endeavour is to go beyond awareness and encourage practical, sustainable habits from an early age. Urja Mela provides a valuable platform for students to explore ideas, demonstrate innovation and become ambassadors of responsible energy consumption. We believe that empowering today’s students with the right knowledge and values is an important step towards building a more sustainable tomorrow.”
As part of its broader environmental initiatives, TPNODL has also conducted Plastic Waste Management Workshops in 25 schools in collaboration with CIPET, promoting responsible plastic consumption, waste segregation and recycling.
The event concluded with the felicitation of competition winners, recognising their creativity, knowledge and innovative contributions. Through Club Enerji and similar initiatives, TPNODL continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental education, youth engagement and sustainable development, fostering a generation of responsible citizens equipped to contribute to a greener, more energy-efficient and sustainable future.
