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BONGAIGAON, JANUARY 16, 2026

NTPC Bongaigaon on Thursday celebrated its 21st Raising Day at the plant premises with enthusiasm, pride and a renewed resolve to serve the nation through responsible and sustainable power generation. The occasion brought together employees, officials, and stakeholders as the station reflected on two decades of growth and contribution to the region and the country.

The celebrations began with Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, hoisting the NTPC flag at the Administrative Building premises, followed by the soulful rendition of the NTPC Geet. A ceremonial cake cutting and the release of balloons in NTPC colours added to the festive spirit. The programme was attended by Anurag Gupta, General Manager (O&M), Kasturi Maitra, President of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, CISF officials, departmental heads, employees from various departments, representatives of unions and associations, and members of welfare bodies.

Addressing the gathering, Maitra recalled that the foundation stone of NTPC Bongaigaon was laid on January 16, 2006, a moment that opened new avenues of development for the Bodoland Territorial Region, the North East and the nation at large. He underlined the station’s strong operational performance, stating that as of January 15, 2026, NTPC Bongaigaon has generated 3,527 Million Units of electricity, achieving a Plant Load Factor of 67.56 per cent and a Declared Capacity of 96.93 per cent.

Highlighting operational excellence, Maitra spoke of the remarkable achievement in continuous generation. Unit-2 had earlier recorded 319 days of uninterrupted operation in July 2025 before being taken up for overhauling, while Unit-1 has surpassed that benchmark and has been running continuously for the last 373 days. He noted that key performance parameters such as Auxiliary Power Consumption, Specific Oil Consumption and Specific Water Consumption, recorded at 2.55 litres per KWh, have consistently remained within prescribed limits, reflecting the station’s emphasis on efficiency and prudent resource management. NTPC Bongaigaon currently ranks fourth in the Safety Evaluation Matrix and continues to feature among the top ten stations in the Performance Evaluation Matrix across NTPC.

Emphasising leadership in sustainability, Maitra informed that the station achieved its highest-ever total ash utilisation of 115.3 per cent since inception. December 2025 marked a historic high with monthly ash utilisation touching 235,683 metric tonnes, equivalent to 313.45 per cent, while the highest single-day ash utilisation of 10,596.70 metric tonnes was achieved on December 24, 2025. The same month also saw the receipt of the highest number of coal rakes at 76, with total coal receipts of 2,84,861 metric tonnes. Overall, NTPC Bongaigaon recorded total ash utilisation of 113.5 per cent during the year, the highest since commissioning, underscoring its strong commitment to environmental stewardship and the principles of a circular economy.

Maitra attributed these achievements to the dedication and teamwork of the station’s workforce, describing NTPC Bongaigaon as a unique blend of experienced professionals and energetic young executives. He said their collective spirit is evident not only in operational excellence but also in welfare initiatives and the vibrant township life. Urging employees to continue working with integrity and innovation, he called upon them to project NTPC Bongaigaon as a professionally driven, value-based organisation committed to society and the environment. He also expressed gratitude to the unions, associations, welfare bodies and the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club for their continued support.

As part of the Raising Day celebrations and its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club distributed more than 85 school bags to students of Bhumki Lower Primary School at Salakati, located near the power plant. The gesture reaffirmed NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to community development and the promotion of education, aligning its growth story with inclusive and sustainable progress.