●
Part of the Green Yodha 2.0 campaign, it was
flagged off by Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, and Actor
& Sustainability Advocate Bhumi Pednekar
●
The One Unit Mission hinges on the principle
that small actions by every Indian household can go a long way in accelerating
India’s energy‑efficiency ambitions
New
Delhi, March 13, 2026 : Schneider Electric, a global energy
technology leader, has launched the second phase of the Green Yodha initiative
with the ‘One Unit Mission’, calling on every Indian household to save at least
one unit of electricity daily. The campaign was flagged off in Delhi by Smt.
Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Actor & Sustainability
Advocate Bhumi Pednekar, and several distinguished guests.
Speaking
at the launch, Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, said,
“Delhi’s journey towards clean, resilient growth begins with how efficiently we
use the energy we already have. Green Yodha 2.0 reminds us that every citizen
is a stakeholder in India’s energy future, and that saving one unit of power
today is an act of nation‑building for tomorrow.”
As
India’s energy demand rises, the shift from power generation to energy
intelligence is essential. Using electricity wisely in homes, offices,
buildings, data centers, and factories lowers energy consumption and reduces
the need to build new infrastructure. This demand‑side efficiency is just as
critical as supply‑side expansion—and often far more cost‑effective. Every
rupee saved through energy efficiency can avoid three rupees of spending on new
electricity generation and supply. The energy we do not waste is the most
affordable and sustainable energy we have.
“India
is entering a decade of unprecedented growth, and that growth will require
enormous amounts of energy,” said Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President, MD
& CEO, Schneider Electric India. “The real challenge is not just
how much power we produce, but how intelligently we use it. If every Indian
household saves just one unit of electricity a day, the impact would be
equivalent to planting billions of trees or taking millions of cars off the
road. That is the power of the One Unit Mission. Green Yodha 2.0 is about
turning simple daily actions into national impact at scale.”
At
Schneider Electric, we are your energy technology partner. We electrify,
automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home—driving efficiency
and sustainability for all.
Mr.
Rajat Abbi, Vice President – Marketing, Schneider Electric India,
said: “Sustainability becomes real when it is simple and measurable. When
citizens track their energy consumption, they save. When businesses measure
efficiency, they reduce costs and emissions. The One Unit Mission is about
turning awareness into everyday action, and we encourage each Indian to be part
of this movement. Demand‑side efficiency will empower people and enterprises to
create impact instantly.”
In
FY 2023–24, India’s energy‑efficiency programs (PAT, UJALA, S&L, SLNP,
CAFÉ) collectively saved 53.6 Mtoe, avoided 321 Mt CO₂, and reduced energy
expenditure by ₹2 lakh crore, equivalent to almost 6% of national
primary‑energy supply. These savings came largely from industry, validating
efficiency as a ‘first fuel’ that underpins affordable decarbonisation.
However,
as energy demand continues to rise, the next phase of progress requires wider
participation beyond large industries. The One Unit Mission initiative complements
government measures on efficient cooling and appliance standards and aligns
with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s call for deeper state‑level action under
the SEEI FY 2024 ranking framework.
By
bringing together government leaders, industry champions, and citizens under
the One Unit Mission, Schneider Electric aims to turn energy efficiency into a
national mission. Green Yodha 2.0 reinforces the belief that India’s
clean‑energy future will not be powered by generation alone, but by intelligent
consumption.
About
Schneider Electric
Schneider
Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and
sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries,
businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers,
factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected
ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The
portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures,
AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000
employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is
consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
