Kanpur Metro's IIT station wins national energy award, tops 24 metros.

• Kanpur Metro's IIT Kanpur station received a Certificate of Merit for energy efficiency.
• The award was presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to UPMRC MD Sushil Kumar, with President Droupadi Murmu present.
• The recognition highlights Kanpur Metro's effective use of modern energy-efficient technologies and reduced energy consumption.
• UP Metro boasts the lowest per-kilometer energy consumption among 24 metro cities for its elevated stations.
• Energy-saving measures like regenerative braking, LED lighting, and rooftop solar plants have reduced consumption by 39%.

Why It Matters: Kanpur Metro's national award for energy saving sets a new standard for urban transport.