ROSHNI PROJECT
“THE VARIOUS ECO-FRIENDLY
PRACTICES AND SPECIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES
TAKEN UP IN THE
RAJ BHAVAN, BHOPAL”
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 12th August
2010 at Raj Bhavan, Bhopal to
mark the commencement of
project
Plantation of Trees
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.
Development of Nature Trail
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.
Solid Waste Management
The solid waste management encompasses the objective
of imparting training to the residents of Raj Bhavan by
segregation of the bio-degradable and non biodegradable waste generated in each house. Thus
ensuring proper disposal of Solid Waste at Rajbhavan,
Bhopal.
Vermi-Composting Pits
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.
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:1.
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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).
Analysis of energy supply demand pattern of the Raj Bhavan.
Measurement and analysis of power consumption of different
gadgets..utilities.
Propose suitable energy conservation measures with proper
techno-economic analysis and suggest New & Renewable Energy
(NRE) Devices including one Solar PV Plant.
ENERGY AUDIT - Saving, Investment & Payback period for
replacement of conventional gadgets with Energy Efficient Gadgets
S.N.
Title
Saving in
kWh /
Year
Saving in
Rs. /Year
(Lacs)
Investment
in Rs.
(Lacs)
Payback
Period
(Year)
1
Replacement of existing 40 W
tubes with 28 W T5 tubes and
with Energy Efficient Fans,
bulbs and Tube Lights inside
the Building.
67,597
3.46
2.54
0.9
2
Garden & Street Lighting replacement with LED based
lights
74,385
6.5
13.9
2
3
Air Conditioning with star
labeled ACs
70,675
6.80
14.4
2.2
4
Pump House - Replacement
with Energy Efficient Pumps
7075
0.362
0.7
1.9
Total
2,19,732
17.122
31.54
1.84
Renewable Energy Systems at Rajbhavan, Bhopal
S.No.
Systems
Nos.
Capacity
01
SPV Power Plant
01
20 kWp
02
Solar Water Heating Systems
02
500 LPD
03
SPV Stand Alone Street lights
20
75 Wp Module, 11
Watt CFLs
04
Wall Washers (LED)
08
500 Wp Module,
100 Watt LED
05
Garden Lights (LED)
50
20 Wp Module, 5
Watt LED
06
Signage (LED)
20
200 Wp Module,
50 Watt LED
Way Ahead
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.
Recommendations for Urban Habitat
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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