STN: East Vinod Nagar Metro Station on Delhi Metro’s Pink Line has received the Best Performing Unit Award in the metro station category at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.
The award marks an important milestone for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Vigyan Bhawan on National Energy Conservation Day.
Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC, accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation.
Why East Vinod Nagar Metro Station Won the Award
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, selected the station after reviewing applications from metro systems across India.
The evaluation looked at energy-saving efforts, performance records, and long-term improvements.
DMRC stated that East Vinod Nagar Metro Station earned this award because it reduced its total electricity use during the last three financial years.
The station achieved this through constant monitoring and planned energy-saving actions.
The station’s team tracked energy use for all major equipment.
They also made changes where needed to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
One major step was the retrofitting of older tube lights.
The station replaced 405 conventional tube-light fixtures of 2 × 28 W with LED tube lights of 2 × 14 W.
This helped reduce electricity use and improved lighting efficiency.
Solar Power at the Station
The station also runs a 150 kWp rooftop solar plant.
This system supplies around 49% of the station’s total energy requirement.
It reduces the need for power from the main electricity grid.
It also supports DMRC’s larger shift toward clean energy.
Green Certification and Sustainability Efforts
East Vinod Nagar Metro Station has also received a Platinum rating under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) certification.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) awards this rating to buildings that meet strong sustainability standards.
The rating reflects DMRC’s efforts to cut energy use, manage resources well, and promote green practices.
DMRC continues to expand energy-saving measures across its network.
The award to East Vinod Nagar Metro Station highlights its commitment to building a more efficient metro system for Delhi.
FAQ
A: The station is on the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro network.
A: East Vinod Nagar Metro Station opened to the public in 2018 as part of Phase III of the Delhi Metro expansion.
A: No. The station does not have a dedicated parking area. Commuters use nearby roadside or residential parking spots.
A: Key nearby places includes Commonwealth Games Village, Akshardham area, and several residential sectors in East Delhi.
A: Yes. The station has lifts and escalators for easier movement of passengers, including senior citizens and people with disabilities.
A: No. There is no direct interchange at this station. However, passengers can change lines at Mayur Vihar Phase-I or Rajouri Garden, depending on the direction of travel.
A: The station has a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a capacity of 150 kWp.
