Northern Region Headquarters Celebrates 52nd NTPC Raising Day
News,Odiahabarta
Lucknow:The 52nd Raising Day of NTPC was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, on November 7, 2026. The occasion reflected the unity, pride and spirit of the NTPC family as it commemorated over five decades of powering the nation.
Smt. Ruma De Sharma, Regional Head of HR, hoisted the NTPC flag, followed by the rendition of the NTPC Geet.Addressing the gathering, Smt. Sharma highlighted NTPC’s remarkable journey from its first project at Singrauli in 1975 to becoming a Maharatna company with an installed capacity of 91,668 MW as on date. She reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to achieving 149 GW capacity by 2032, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainability and emerging technologies.
Highlighting the Northern Region’s performance, she stated that the region generated 69,964.63 MU of electricity up to November 4, 2026, contributing 24.9% to NTPC Group’s total generation, with an impressive PLF of 75%. She also highlighted key upcoming projects, including the 1,600 MW Singrauli Stage-III expansion, 2,400 MW Meja expansion and 1,000 MW solar projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, the Northern Region planted over 2.38 lakh saplings and achieved 86.12% ash utilisation up to October 2026. NTPC also continues to drive impactful CSR initiatives in education, skill development, renewable energy and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
As part of the celebrations, Uttra Club extended support to an old-age home by distributing essential items, including adult diapers, fruits and snack packets, in the presence of Ladies Club committee members.
Hindi Pakhwada & Swacchta Pakhwada competition winners were also felicitated. The celebrations concluded with a ceremonial balloon release.
