NTPC Talcher Kaniha Celebrates 52nd NTPCRaising Day with Enthusiasm, Pride and Commitment to Nation Building
News,Odishabarta
NTPC Talcher Kaniha celebrated the 52nd Raising Day of NTPC with great enthusiasm, unity and collective pride, commemorating the establishment of NTPC on 7 November 1975.The celebrations began with a Power Walk from RLI to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, where the ceremonial torch was lit, symbolizing NTPC’s unwavering commitment to powering the nation and contributing to India’s energy security. The event was followed by the hoisting of the NTPC flag at the Administrative Building, rendition of the NTPC Geet and a ceremonial salute by CISF personnel.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Ajay Singh Yadav, Head of Project (HOP), NTPC Kaniha, highlighted NTPC’s remarkable growth journey, key achievements and future aspirations. He stated that NTPC has set an ambitious target of achieving 30 GW of Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047 and aims to reach 149 GW Installed Capacity, 60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity and 22 GWh Energy Storage Capacity by 2032, reaffirming its commitment towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
He informed that NTPC’s installed capacity in Odisha currently stands at 4,980 MW, through Talcher Kaniha, Darlipali-I and Rourkela projects, with 2,697 MW allocated to the state. NTPC Kaniha generated 12.2 billion Units, contributing approximately 4.37% of NTPC’s total generation, while achieving a PLF of 79.65% and securing the 7th position in NTPC rankings.
Highlighting NTPC’s commitment beyond power generation, Shri Yadav emphasized several impactful CSR initiatives. These include distribution of 1,400 desk-benches, infrastructure support to PM High School, Kaniha, facilitation of Block Level Sports Meet for around 500 students, participation of 850 students and teachers in the Block Level Shishu Mahotsav, and Dental Health Camps(Haskusuma) benefiting nearly 5,900 students across 29 government schools. Under the Girl Empowerment Mission, 140 girls were trained this year, taking the total beneficiaries since 2019 to 709 girls.
In community development, NTPC renovated 14 Anganwadi Centres, ensured drinking water supply in 24 villages, installed 32 solar-powered drinking water systems in PVTG areas, and supported women Self Help Groups, benefiting more than 150 families. Environmental initiatives included plantation of 10,000 saplings at Bada Dandasahi, plantation of an additional 200 saplings on Environment Day, and implementation of plastic segregation and solid waste management initiatives.
He urged employees to reaffirm their commitment to safety, operational excellence, environmental stewardship and dedicated service to the nation. The celebration concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony and balloon release. On the occasion, the Raising Day address of NTPC CMD, Shri Gurdeep Singh, was telecast live across NTPC stations and projects nationwide and was viewed enthusiastically by employees.
