1. ROSHNI PROJECT “THE VARIOUS ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES AND SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES TAKEN UP IN THE RAJ BHAVAN, BHOPAL”

2. In pursuance of the "ROSHNI" initiative launched by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Raj Bhavan, Bhopal is executing environment friendly activities like energy conservation, use of Renewable sources of Energy through installation of 20 kW Solar Plant and other Stand Alone Systems, waste management, Vermi composting and Energy Audit of the complex. Union Minister of New & Renewal Energy Dr. Farooq Abdulla planted a sapling on 12 th August 2010 at Raj Bhavan, Bhopal to mark the commencement of project

3. Increasing the green cover and also improving Biodiversity is one of the objectives of the "ROSHNI" initiative. For this purpose plantation of various species has been undertaken including 150 fruit plants, 95 Medicinal plants and over 100 forestry and shrubs plants. Plantation of Trees

4. Raj Bhavan on its one side has Chhota Talab and on three sides surrounded by beautiful greenery. Raj Bhavan has well-laid paths. Many plant species are found along the nature trail. Development of Nature Trail

5. The solid waste management encompasses the objective of imparting training to the residents of Raj Bhavan by segregation of the bio-degradable and non bio- degradable waste generated in each house. Thus ensuring proper disposal of Solid Waste at Rajbhavan, Bhopal. Solid Waste Management

6. Raj Bhavan has eight vermi-compost pits with an area of 1000 Sq.ft. These pits consume 5000 cubic feet of garden waste. The pits are operational and produce 20000 cubic feet of manure of value over 3.2 lakhs per annum. Vermi-Composting Pits

7. 1. The main objective of the exercise is to establish the concept of Energy savings through Energy efficiency measures and installation of NRE devices in Buildings and demonstrate it lively. The activity is being undertaken under MNRE scheme of Central Financial Assistance to Special Area under Category-I (SADP). 2. Analysis of energy supply demand pattern of the Raj Bhavan. 3. Measurement and analysis of power consumption of different gadgets..utilities. 4. Propose suitable energy conservation measures with proper techno-economic analysis and suggest New & Renewable Energy (NRE) Devices including one Solar PV Plant. Energy Audit and Renewable Energy devices at Rajbhavan The Energy Audit of the prestigious Raj Bhavan, Bhopal was conducted from 22-24 January, 2010 and the relevant measurements on all gadgets and utilities used in the building were taken. The objectives of the energy audit are as under:-

8. ENERGY AUDIT - Saving, Investment & Payback period for replacement of conventional gadgets with Energy Efficient Gadgets S.N.TitleSaving in kWh / Year Saving in Rs. /Year (Lacs) Investment in Rs. (Lacs) Payback Period (Year) 1Replacement of existing 40 W tubes with 28 W T5 tubes and with Energy Efficient Fans, bulbs and Tube Lights inside the Building. 67,5973.462.540.9 2Garden & Street Lighting - replacement with LED based lights 74,3856.513.92 3Air Conditioning with star labeled ACs 70,6756.8014.42.2 4Pump House - Replacement with Energy Efficient Pumps 70750.3620.71.9 Total2,19,73217.12231.541.84

9. Renewable Energy Systems at Rajbhavan, Bhopal S.No.SystemsNos.Capacity 01SPV Power Plant0120 kWp 02Solar Water Heating Systems02500 LPD 03SPV Stand Alone Street lights2075 Wp Module, 11 Watt CFLs 04Wall Washers (LED)08500 Wp Module, 100 Watt LED 05Garden Lights (LED)5020 Wp Module, 5 Watt LED 06Signage (LED)20200 Wp Module, 50 Watt LED

10. The management of the initiatives and implementation of these programmes is an ongoing process. Therefore more efforts will be made in the years to come for seeking more greenery, energy efficiency and zero waste in the Raj Bhavan Campus. The design and Engineering of Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Audit exercise has been conducted by RGPV. It has taken lead in the field of newer and renewable resources. In its first phase it has installed solar wind hybrid system and Biomass plant of total 36 kW capacity under the patronage/ guidance of Prof. Piyush Trivedi, Hon’ble V.C. and the entire team of Energy & Environment department. Way Ahead

11. Recommendations for Urban Habitat Massive Plantation as Carbon Sink Rain Water Harvesting Implementation of Vermi Compost Culture Effective Solid Waste Management Energy Audit – Specifically for Government Building Energy Conservation measures in buildings- Green building Architecture included Use of Energy Efficient devices for Homes and Offices Renewable Energy Applications – Particularly Solar PV and Solar Water Heaters Solar Street Lights, Signals and Signage Solar Parking