BRICS Working Group Meeting on "Energy Savings and Energy Efficiency" in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh began this morning. The Union Ministry of Power is hosting the Working group meeting. Energy cooperation through joint research and technology projects is among the main objectives of the two-day deliberations. <br/><br/>On the first day, delegates from each nation gave Power Point presentation on the energy saving practices being implemented in their countries. Later, they discussed on the efficient management practices for saving energy. <br/><br/>A joint statement would also be prepared which will be announced on the concluding day of the meeting tomorrow.<br/>The Heads of Delegation of the Working Group will make a comprehensive plan on cooperation in energy saving and energy efficiency within the purview of BRICS nations during the meet. <br/><br/>Arriving at a consensus would serve as a guiding tool for the efforts being taken by the participating nations in energy saving and energy efficiency. <br/><br/>The Government of India is showcasing its programme to enhance industrial energy efficiency during the two-day BRICS Working Group Meeting on Energy.<br/><br/>The efforts made by Andhra Pradesh to save energy in Visakhapatnam efficiently through LED street lighting project would also be showcased and it is termed as Vizag Model of LED Energy Efficient Street Lighting.