New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has won the Silver Award under the category “Excellence Award for Women in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency” at the 6th Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Awards held in New Delhi.
The awards have been organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to recognise outstanding contributions in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. The award has been presented by former Power Secretary Anil Razdan in the presence of senior industry leaders and dignitaries.
The award has been received on behalf of IREDA by senior women officers, including Mala Ghosh Choudhury, General Manager (HR); Durre Shahwar, General Manager (HR); and Punnu Grover, Chief Compliance Officer, along with other women employees of the organisation.
Commenting on the achievement, IREDA's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Pradip Kumar Das said the recognition reflects the organisation’s sustained efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. He highlighted that women constitute around 23 percent of IREDA’s workforce, among the highest proportions in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), underscoring the organisation’s commitment to gender diversity and empowerment.
The CMD also expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, the Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders for their continued guidance and support.
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