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BONGAIGAON, FEBRUARY 4, 2026

In a major step towards enhancing access to safe drinking water while advancing renewable energy-based public infrastructure, NTPC Limited–Bongaigaon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, under its strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Assam.

The MoA was signed in the presence of Arindam Sinha, Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region-II & Southern Region), NTPC Limited; Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon; and Anurag Gupta, GM (O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon. The agreement was signed by Amit Kumar Asthana, AGM (HR), on behalf of NTPC Bongaigaon, while Awanish Tripathi, President, Cosmic Foundation, signed on behalf of the Foundation.

As part of the agreement, 10 Solar Water Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems will be installed and commissioned at selected public locations across the Guwahati Parliamentary Constituency, with a total project outlay of ₹43 lakh. Each unit will be equipped with a 1200 Wp MNRE-approved solar module that is IP66, ROHS and CE compliant, and ISO 14001:2015 certified, along with a 500-litre storage capacity. The systems are designed to ensure reliable access to safe drinking water through clean, sustainable energy solutions across multiple locations in Guwahati.

Speaking on the occasion, Arindam Sinha reaffirmed NTPC’s strong commitment to community welfare and sustainable development, noting that access to safe drinking water remains a critical public health priority and an essential component of responsible corporate citizenship. Awanish Tripathi expressed gratitude for the collaboration and assured timely implementation of the project, along with high-quality installation and long-term maintenance of the systems.

The initiative underscores NTPC Bongaigaon’s sustained efforts to align its CSR interventions with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-6 – Clean Water and Sanitation by integrating renewable energy with vital social infrastructure. The project is expected to generate long-term social benefits by improving public health standards and promoting environmentally sustainable infrastructure across the Guwahati Parliamentary Constituency.

The MoA signing ceremony was also attended by Madhurjya Singha Lahkar, DGM (Corporate Communication), and Smriti Das, Executive (CSR), NTPC Bongaigaon.