CEE National
Energy Efficiency
Awards
Recognizing plants & professionals who demonstrate exceptional progress in reducing net heat rate, optimizing power consumption, and improving generation efficiency.
CEE National
PowerGen Leadership
Awards
Celebrate excellence in power plant performance, recognizing achievements in sustainability, efficiency, and operational excellence across India's energy sector.
CEE National
Water Efficiency
Awards
Celebrating innovations in water conservation, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), cooling system efficiency, and rainwater harvesting across industries.
CEE National
Waste Management
Awards
Honoring excellence in fly ash utilization, gypsum reuse, hazardous waste management, and circular economy practices across the industrial sector.
CEE National
Environment Excellence
Awards
Acknowledging outstanding achievements in reducing SOx/NOx/CO₂ emissions, adopting clean fuels, improving ambient air quality, and digital environmental monitoring.
About Us
The Council of Enviro Excellence (CEE) is an autonomous, national-level, non-governmental, and not-for-profit organization committed to advancing public interest through research, advocacy, and policy dialogue in the Power and Energy sector.
CEE serves as a dedicated platform for power producers, technology providers, industry experts, and policymakers to collaborate, share knowledge, and promote innovative solutions. By facilitating case studies, best practices, and cutting-edge technologies, CEE fosters a culture of sustainable excellence and sectoral innovation.
Our initiatives are anchored in rigorous research and are delivered through a range of impactful formats
These engagements aim to shape the future of the energy landscape by promoting responsible practices, encouraging technology adoption, and enabling informed decision-making across the entire value chain.
What We Do
We recognize and celebrate organizations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence
The CEE National Excellence Awards are a nationally recognized symbol of credibility and transparency, showcasing scalable models of operational excellence across energy, environment, water, and waste management.
Our Vision, Team & Strength
Our Vision
- To establish a robust, research-driven platform that empowers information exchange, fosters innovation, and promotes holistic, 360-degree knowledge sharing across the power and energy sectors.
- To serve as a credible and proactive voice for India's industries by influencing policy decisions, driving strategic conversations, and facilitating transparent dialogue between policymakers, regulatory bodies, industry leaders, and civil society.
- To bridge the gap between sustainability goals and ground-level implementation through awareness, advocacy, and capacity-building.
- To catalyze impactful collaborations between government, academia, industry, and environmental stakeholders for collective progress.
- To become India's leading knowledge repository and thought leadership hub for environmental excellence, sustainable industrial development, and regulatory compliance.
Our Team
- A dynamic team of young and seasoned professionals, bringing over 30 years of cumulative experience in B2B conferences, technical symposiums, trade exhibitions, environmental audits, market intelligence, and corporate sustainability programs.
- Our team represents a cross-functional blend of expertise spanning environmental engineering, policy analysis, strategic communications, project management, and knowledge curation.
- Recognized for our high-impact execution, strategic thinking, and problem-solving mindset — we ask bold questions, challenge conventional thinking, and deliver pragmatic solutions.
- Deeply engaged in advancing industry transformation, we actively partner with thought leaders, technical experts, and change-makers to design high-quality interventions.
- Action-oriented and data-driven, we prioritize outcomes and progress — from concept to execution — always with the aim of moving our partners and stakeholders forward.
- United by a shared purpose: to make sustainability measurable, achievable, and integral to India's industrial growth story.
Our Strength
We believe true strength lies in the perfect balance of expertise, innovation, and trust. Over the years, we have built a foundation that empowers us to deliver exceptional results, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Industry Expertise – Backed by a team of seasoned professionals with deep domain knowledge, we bring proven strategies and practical insights to every project.
- Strong Partnerships – Our wide network of industry leaders, partners, and collaborators enables us to deliver value that goes beyond our own capabilities.
- Quality & Commitment – Every engagement is guided by our unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and measurable outcomes.
- Client-Centric Mindset – We focus on understanding your needs and crafting solutions that create lasting impact.
- Together, these strengths define who we are and fuel our mission to deliver results that inspire confidence and drive success.
Media Partners
At theCouncil of Enviro Excellence (CEE), we recognize the vital role media plays in driving awareness, fostering industry dialogue, and accelerating sustainable transformation. Our media partners help us extend the reach of our initiatives, amplify voices from across the power and energy sectors, and bring critical issues to the forefront.
Our Media Partnership Network Includes
Advisory Committee
Guided by Wisdom. Driven by Purpose.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Shri. Pankaj Batra
Senior Advisor - IRADe
Former Chairperson - CEA, Govt. of India
Dr. Sushil Kumar Tyagi
Former Additional Director
Central Pollution Control Board (MoEFCC)
Shri. J. S. Kamyotra
Former Member Secretary
Central Pollution Control Board (MoEFCC)
Shri. V.N. Choudhary
Senior Consultant
Former Executive Director, NTPC Limited
Shri. Chandrashekhar Kozhipurath
Former Executive Director & CEO
Maithon Power Limited
Mr. Sudhakar Arekatla
Former Chief Architect, OCEMS & WQMS | Ex-CPCB Environmental Governance Expert
Ms. Renuka Kumar
Former Senior Bureaucrat | Energy, Hydro & Public Policy Strategist
Dr. Himadri Banerji
Former CEO, BSES Rajdhani & Yamuna Power | Power Utility Transformation Leader
Mr. R.K. Anand
Veteran Thermal Power & Waste-to-Energy Specialist | Former Senior DGM, BHEL
Mr. Purushotam Dass Siwal
Former Member, CEA | Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
Shri. Pankaj Batra
Senior Advisor - IRADe | Former Chairperson - Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Govt. of India
Professional Background
Shri. Pankaj Batra is a distinguished energy sector professional with extensive experience in power system planning, renewable energy integration, and policy formulation. As the former Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), he played a pivotal role in shaping India's electricity sector.
Key Achievements
- Led strategic initiatives for India's power sector development during his tenure at CEA
- Instrumental in formulating policies for renewable energy integration
- Expertise in power system planning and grid optimization
- Currently serves as Senior Advisor at IRADe (Integrated Research and Action for Development)
Areas of Expertise
- Power System Planning & Operations
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Energy Policy & Regulation
- Grid Modernization & Smart Grid Technologies
Dr. Sushil Kumar Tyagi
Former Additional Director | Central Pollution Control Board (MoEFCC) Govt. of India
Professional Background
Dr. Sushil Kumar Tyagi is an accomplished environmental professional with decades of experience in pollution control, environmental management, and policy implementation. His tenure at the Central Pollution Control Board has been marked by significant contributions to India's environmental protection initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Served as Additional Director at Central Pollution Control Board under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Led various environmental monitoring and pollution control programs
- Expertise in industrial pollution control and environmental impact assessment
- Contributed to the development of environmental regulations and standards
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Pollution Control
- Industrial Waste Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Air & Water Quality Management
- Environmental Policy & Compliance
Shri. J. S. Kamyotra
Former Member Secretary | Central Pollution Control Board (MoEFCC) Govt. of India
Professional Background
Shri. J. S. Kamyotra is a seasoned environmental administrator with extensive experience in pollution control and environmental governance. As Former Member Secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board, he has been instrumental in implementing India's environmental protection policies.
Key Achievements
- Served as Member Secretary at Central Pollution Control Board under MoEFCC
- Led strategic environmental policy implementation across India
- Spearheaded initiatives for industrial pollution monitoring and control
- Expertise in environmental compliance and regulatory framework development
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Governance & Administration
- Pollution Control Policy Implementation
- Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
- Sustainable Development Practices
Shri. V.N. Choudhary
Senior Consultant | Former Executive Director, Corporate Business Excellence NTPC Limited
Professional Background
Shri. V.N. Choudhary is a distinguished power sector professional with extensive experience in corporate excellence, business strategy, and operational efficiency. His leadership role at NTPC Limited has contributed significantly to India's power generation capabilities.
Key Achievements
- Served as Executive Director for Corporate Business Excellence at NTPC Limited
- Led business transformation and excellence initiatives in India's largest power company
- Expertise in power plant operations and corporate strategy
- Currently serves as Senior Consultant in the power sector
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Business Excellence
- Power Plant Operations & Management
- Business Strategy & Transformation
- Operational Efficiency & Optimization
- Quality Management Systems
Shri. Chandrashekhar Kozhipurath
Former Executive Director & CEO | Maithon Power Limited
Professional Background
Shri. Chandrashekhar Kozhipurath is an accomplished power industry executive with extensive experience in power generation, project management, and corporate leadership. His tenure as Executive Director & CEO of Maithon Power Limited showcases his expertise in power sector operations.
Key Achievements
- Served as Executive Director & CEO of Maithon Power Limited
- Led large-scale power generation projects and operations
- Expertise in thermal power plant management and optimization
- Contributed to India's power generation capacity expansion
Areas of Expertise
- Power Generation & Operations
- Project Management & Execution
- Corporate Leadership & Strategy
- Thermal Power Plant Operations
- Energy Sector Development
Mr. Sudhakar Arekatla
Environmental Expert
Mr. Sudhakar Arekatla is an august environmental expert with over four decades of experience in environmental engineering, policy formulation, and regulatory oversight. Following a long and impactful tenure at the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) from 1988 to 2022, he currently contributes his extensive technical and strategic expertise to the private sector, complemented by international exposure across the UK, USA, Germany, Singapore, and Thailand.
Key Achievements
- National Monitoring Infrastructure: Served as Chief Architect for India’s Real-time Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) and Water Quality Monitoring Systems (WQMS).
- Institutional Auditing: Served as the lead Architect and Team Leader for the Performance Audit framework of State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
- Policy & Framework Development: Authored national frameworks for Environmental Compensation, comprehensive action plans, and environmental performance indices.
- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded large-scale initiatives in Air Quality Management, International Cooperation, and Hazardous Waste tracking.
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Governance & Regulatory Policy
- Real-time Pollution Monitoring (OCEMS/WQMS)
- Hazardous Waste Management & Tracking
- Water & Air Quality Management
- Environmental Law & Compliance
- IT & Data-Driven Environmental Systems
Ms. Renuka Kumar
Former Bureaucrat & Policy Expert
Renuka Kumar is a former bureaucrat with over 30 years of experience in governance, policy, and leadership within the petroleum, power, and rural development sectors. She possesses deep domain knowledge in the hydro sector, energy conservation, and India's power landscape. She provides strategic guidance to advisory boards, focusing on energy policy and social transformation for underserved communities.
Key Achievements
- Strategic National Leadership: Directed critical portfolios within the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, overseeing national energy conservation strategies and large-scale hydro sector advancements.
- Policy & Governance Excellence: Leveraged 30+ years of bureaucratic experience to Formulated complex policies across Rural Development and infrastructure
- Grassroots Financial Innovation: Founded Sankul Capital Services to scale financial inclusion initiatives, building sustainable livelihood models for underserved communities.
- Institutional Transformation: Specialized in bridging large-scale government frameworks with tangible social outcomes, providing expert advisory on energy policy and community-level impact.
- Cross-Sectoral Advisory: Provides high-level strategic guidance to advisory boards on the intersection of energy policy, governance, and social impact.
Areas of Expertise
- Governance & Public Policy
- Energy & Hydro Sector Strategy
- Financial Inclusion & Grassroots Empowerment
- Sustainable Livelihood Models
- Institutional Development
- International Relations & Leadership
Dr. Himadri Banerji
Power Sector Leader
Dr. Himadri Banerji is an illustrious power sector leader with over 40 years of experience enhancing the efficiency and reliability of thermal and gas-based utilities. He has held top-tier roles, including CEO of BSES Rajdhani and Yamuna Power Limited, where he spearheaded major operational reforms following Delhi’s power privatization. His expertise bridges traditional utility management with cutting-edge research in AI and grid stability for renewable energy integration.
Key Achievements
- Utility Reform: Led Delhi’s post-privatization modernization and large-scale operational reforms
- Project Leadership: Directed major power assets, including Damodar Valley Corporation’s 2 times 600 MW thermal project
- Technical Innovation: Delivered 10% efficiency gains via turbine upgrades and pioneered gas turbine inlet air cooling
- Industry Firsts: Introduced ultra-low-ash coal firing and predictive maintenance to India’s power sector
- Global Advisory: Conducted operational reviews for 46 power stations in Saudi Arabia to enhance reliability
- Energy Research: Advancing AI-driven governance for grid stability and renewable energy integration
Areas of Expertise.
- Strategic Utility Management & Privatization
- Thermal & Gas-Based Power Generation
- Operational Efficiency & Heat Rate Optimization
- Grid Stability & Renewable Energy Integration
- AI Applications in Energy Governance
- International Energy Consulting & Infrastructure
Mr. R.K. Anand
Thermal Power Specialist
Mr. R.K. Anand is a veteran power sector specialist with over 54 years of experience in thermal power systems, renovation, and modernization. After a 38-year career at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), where he superannuated as Senior Deputy General Manager, he transitioned into leadership roles focusing on Waste-to-Energy and biomass projects. A recognized technical authority, he has served on high-level government committees, including the Ministry of Power’s Kukde Committee, to improve national power station maintenance and performance.
Key Achievements
- National Uprating Initiatives: Led the cross-functional team that developed the successful framework for uprating 210 MW LMZ Russian sets to 225 MW.
- Strategic Project Management: Oversaw the execution of the 1500 MW Bawana Gas Project and handled EPC for significant boiler systems at Bhilai Steel Plant.
- Plant Performance Innovation: Instrumental in evolving the Plant Performance Improvement Program adopted by BHEL and Siemens to extend the lifespan of thermal plants.
- Renewable Energy Leadership: Spearheaded the simultaneous EPC of four 15 MW biomass-based thermal power projects across Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
- Waste-to-Energy Development: Currently leading multiple solid waste processing and disposal projects in Rajasthan, focusing on sustainable environmental solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- Thermal Power Plant R&M & Life Extension
- Steam Turbine System Commissioning & Troubleshooting
- Waste-to-Energy & Biomass EPC Management
- Large-Scale Project Management (Gas & Thermal)
- Technical Paper Presentation & Risk Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance & Government Advisory
Mr. Purushotam Dass Siwal
Former Member, CEA
Mr. Purushotam Dass Siwal is an eminent power sector professional with over 34 years of experience in policy, administration, and technical oversight. He superannuated as Member, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Ex Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India. His career spans senior leadership roles in the Ministry of Power and the Department of Atomic Energy, complemented by a tenure as a Special Judicial Magistrate for the Delhi High Court.
Key Achievements
- High-Level Investigations: Chaired the government’s high-level committee investigating the 2017 NTPC Unchahar accident; his expert analysis is a matter of public record.
- Corporate Governance: Held director-level positions at Damodar Valley Corporation, OPG Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. and Haryana Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
- Judicial Service: Appointed by the Delhi High Court as a Special Judicial Magistrate, superannuated in February, 2025.
- Global Leadership: Serves as a Director for India Phosphate Limited, Adisha Phosphate Ltd. and Director in Global Trading Company, UAE, & Aadyant Social Foundation, an NGO operating globally
Areas of Expertise
- Power Sector Regulation & Governance
- Technical Safety Audits & Accident Investigation
- Energy Policy & Administrative Oversight
- Judicial & Legal Frameworks in Infrastructure
- Atomic Energy Administration
- Board Advisory & Global Social Impact
- Thermal Power Project Appraisal & Monitoring
Role & Purpose of the Advisory Board
Strategic Leadership & Guidance
- The Advisory Board is a voluntary body of senior industry experts, technocrats, policy specialists, and thought leaders who bring deep domain expertise and decades of leadership experience to CEE.
- This esteemed group acts as a non-binding strategic counsel, helping CEE navigate complex issues, anticipate sectoral shifts, and align with national environmental priorities.
- Board members provide technical inputs, sectoral foresight, and strategic guidance for CEE's programs, conferences, awards, and research-driven initiatives.
- The Advisory Board serves as a knowledge multiplier, augmenting our capacity to deliver meaningful, measurable, and mission-aligned outcomes across sectors.
Key Contributions
- Technical Expertise: Provide domain-specific insights, validation of content, and guidance on current and emerging issues in power and environment sectors.
- Program Design & Planning: Actively participate in shaping the agenda and framework for CEE's national summits, awards, and capacity-building sessions.
- Strategic Oversight: Offer unbiased, independent counsel on policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational vision.
- Public Engagement: Act as ambassadors of CEE's mission, enhancing our visibility, credibility, and influence in national and global platforms.
- Advisory Support for Partnerships: Help build alliances with key government bodies, research institutions, utilities, and industry associations.
- Sounding Board: Provide a neutral perspective on organizational decisions, program direction, and thematic focus areas.
The strength of CEE lies in the collective wisdom of those who have shaped the industry — our advisory board ensures we stay rooted, relevant, and results-driven.
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Who Can Become a Member
Membership is open for any company or individual from the Power & Energy sector.
Privilege Features and Benefits
As a CEE member You will have access to a vast array of options. We help you build networks and alliances with business powerhouses and organisations across the industry.
- Platform where decision-makers from the public and private sectors, including SMEs and MNCs in the power and energy sector, can be met and communicated with.
- Discounts are available for events in which you can participate as a delegate, such as awards and expos.
- As a member, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Indian and global corporate leaders.
- Platform for expanding business and establishing new markets.
- Keep abreast of initiatives in across Power and Energy Sector.
- An invitation to participate in business-related events.
- Networking opportunities with corporate leaders and government dignitaries.
- Opportunities for Speakers and Moderators in various events where possible.
Important Notice
The membership fee will never be refunded in any case as it is a one-time charge.