December 18, 2013, Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra has received the National Energy Conservation Award 2013 for its energy conservation efforts at its Zaheerabad manufacturing facility. The plant, which manufactures utility vehicles (Maxx, Camper, Camper Gold, Camper Lifestyle, Bolero DI, Bolero Plus, BMT), LCVs (Pickups and 15-42 seater buses) and 3-wheelers (Alfa passenger, Alfa Load-carrier, Alfa CNG), has reduced specific electricity consumption by 18 percent and specific thermal energy consumption by 29.96 percent during FY13.

With this, the Zaheerabad plant has won the National Energy Conservation award for the eighth time in a row.

The president of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the award at a function in New Delhi to commemorate the National Energy Conservation Day on December 16. Also present on the occasion was Union minister of state for power (Independent Charge), Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

Pravin Shah, chief executive, Automotive Division, M&M, said, “It is our privilege and honour to receive such a prestigious award. This recognition validates our efforts in sustainable manufacturing to offer value to our customers and thereby benefit society at large. At Mahindra we are committed to our vision of a cleaner tomorrow through a frugal and innovative approach to automotive manufacturing.”

The National Energy Conservation Awards are instituted by the government of India, Ministry of Power. They recognise innovations and achievements for efficient utilisation and conservation of energy in various sectors.

Photograph ( From Right to Left: The president of India, Pranab Mukherjee gives away the award to Vijay Kalra, senior VP – Manufacturing Operations, Automotive Division, M&M. Also seen is Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union minister of State for power (Independent Charge).