Context: Recently, the "#iCommit initiative" was launched on the occasion of the World Environment day (5th June). The initiative is driven by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
About this initiative

• The ‘#iCommit’ initiative, driven by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India is uniting a diverse set of players such as Governments, Corporates, Multilateral and Bilateral Organisations, Think Tanks and Individuals. 
• The nodal agency for the implementation of the initiative is Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the administration of Ministry of Power.
• It can bring together a diverse spectrum of government and private players to build a new energy future for India.
• It is centred around the idea of building an energy resilient future and the pre-requisite for that goal is to create a flexible and agile power system.

key undertakings of Government of India promoted by it such as 

• National Electric Mobility Mission 2020, FAME 1 and 2, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, the Saubhagya Scheme,
• Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), Atal Distribution system Improvement Yojana (AJAY), Smart Meter National Programme,
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahaabhiya (KUSUM), Solar Parks,
• Grid Connected Rooftop, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for All (UJALA), Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) amongst others.

Significance of this Campaign

• With the imminent changes in the power system, brought about by innovation such as decentralised solar and electric vehicles, collaboration between all stakeholders will be the way forward and is at the core of ‘#iCommit’ campaign.
• A healthy power sector can help the nation in meeting the objective of energy access and security for all. 
• The  Ministry of Power envisages a transformation of the entire energy value chain in the country and has been working towards ensuring 24X7 energy access and security for all our citizens. The ‘#iCommit’ initiative is a step in this direction.