In celebration of National Energy Conservation Day, Desire Foundation and Desire Energy Solutions organized the 11th edition of the Power of Conserve Awards, shedding light on significant discussions revolving around water, technology, and energy conservation. The event aimed to showcase the achievements of the country in energy efficiency and conservation. Mr. Gaurav Gupta, MD of Desire Energy Solutions, shared, “The Power of Conserve Award is an annual program aimed at recognizing and appreciating individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the field of energy conservation.”
The event featured a distinguished panel, including Mr. Gaurav Kumar Gupta (MD, Desire
Energy), Mr. Arpit Chaturvedi (Founder, Insights International), Mr. Joshua Barnette (Water
Resilience Analyst, Concurrent Technologies Corporation), Ms. Bircan Ünver (Founder-President & Head NGO Rep., The Light Millennium), Mr. Yinusa Saheed (Curriculum Development Consultant, Global Water Alliance), and Prof. Apurbba Sharma (Professor &
Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Roorkee).
Mr. Gaurav Kumar Gupta, Managing Director of Desire Energy, initiated the discussion by
emphasizing the importance of water management in the upcoming times and shared insights on how his organization is contributing to water management.
Mr. Arpit Chaturvedi, Founder of Insights International, referenced Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s Jal Jeevan Mission, highlighting the mission’s focus on ensuring clean water and
energy conservation.
The discussion continued with Ms. Bircan Ünver, who stressed the importance of water in
achieving sustainable goals, focusing on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Mr. Joshua
Barnette elaborated on water security, emphasizing the significance of preserving the planet’s water resources.
Prof. Apurbba Sharma from IIT Roorkee highlighted the academic contribution to energy and water management, emphasizing the role of courses like hydrology, water development, and water management.
Addressing climate change, Mr. Yinusa Saheed discussed various aspects of water sources,
including wastewater and drinking water.
The discussion concluded with Mrs. Ruchi Khandelwal, Director of Desire Foundation,
expressing gratitude and highlighting the mission to connect with youth and create awareness about energy conservation. Also she said Across India as a whole, it is estimated that women spend 150 million workdays every year fetching and carrying water which is equivalent to a national loss of income of INR 10 billion/ 160 million USD. Desire Foundation aims to reduce this number as much as possible so that women can contribute more and more towards the development of the nation. As part of our CSR initiatives, Desire Foundation is focusing towards nation building by promoting Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment from Rural India.
Following the insightful discussion, an online competition was organized to engage students
from various institutions. Winners were awarded with job opportunities, internships, and cash prizes.