THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

KOKRAJHAR, MARCH 18, 2026

     NTPC Bongaigaon reaffirmed its commitment to nation building through consistent operational performance, sustainable practices and impactful community initiatives during its Annual Press Meet held at the station.

Addressing the media during the press conference, Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, indicated that safety continues to remain the highest priority across all operations while maintaining a balanced focus on operational excellence, environmental sustainability and meaningful community development initiatives in the region. NTPC Bongaigaon continues to play a significant role in meeting the energy requirements of Assam and other North-Eastern states with its installed capacity of 750 MW (3×250 MW). During FY 2025–26, the station has generated around 4110 Million Units (MU) of electricity till date, ensuring reliable power supply and contributing to grid stability. He further informed that more than 13 lakh trees have been planted since inception at NTPC Bongaigaon, with over 50,000 saplings planted during FY 2025–26 till date, contributing to enhanced green cover and ecological balance in and around the project area.

Operational performance remained a key focus area, with the station achieving a Declared Capacity of 93.72 per cent, reflecting improved plant availability and maintenance practices. The Plant Load Factor stood at approximately 65.43 per cent, aligned with grid demand and dispatch schedules. A major milestone during the year has been the continuous operation of Unit-1 for 433 days, indicating strong operational discipline and equipment reliability.

In the area of resource optimisation, the station recorded its best Specific Water Consumption of 2.50 L/kWh. NTPC Bongaigaon also achieved over 170% ash utilisation, among the highest since inception, including a record single-day utilisation of 14,737.83 MT along with significant monthly utilisation levels, contributing towards efficient ash management, sustainable waste utilisation and infrastructure development.

Beyond operations, NTPC Bongaigaon has continued to strengthen its CSR initiatives across the North-East, focusing on education, healthcare, skill development, infrastructure, sports and cultural promotion. These initiatives have directly impacted more than 3 lakh beneficiaries, while benefiting over 2 lakh people in BTR and around 10 lakh people across the North-East region. Maitra also indicated that, in the healthcare sector, key interventions included support for ALS ambulances, development of Burn HDU, Eye OT and Burn ICU facilities, Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres and Early Intervention Centres at Kokrajhar Medical College, nutritional support to TB patients under Nikshay Mitra, and mobile medical units along with cancer screening programmes. Efforts in education and innovation included the establishment of Education Space Labs and Mobile Science Labs in the BTR region, digital literacy centres across districts, and development of libraries and smart classrooms to enhance learning outcomes. Skill development initiatives such as the Lakhpati Baideu programme, promotion of Eri silk and handloom, and targeted training programmes have contributed towards livelihood generation and women empowerment. The station has also actively promoted sports and youth engagement through development of rural sports infrastructure, support to football and regional tournaments, including association with events such as the Durand Cup, Sansad Khel Mahotsav, and organisation of rural sports initiatives for female and budding sportspersons.

Maitra further informed that the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) continues as a flagship initiative of NTPC Bongaigaon, focusing on the holistic development of young girls through education, personality development and exposure. In 2026, NTPC Bongaigaon is set to enrol 50 girls under the programme, marking an increase of 10 participants compared to the previous year. The initiatives undertaken by NTPC Bongaigaon have received appreciation from the district administration, BTR Government and various stakeholders, reflecting its role as a responsible corporate entity in the region.

Senior officials including Anurag Gupta, GM (O&M), Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of HR, Om Narayan Singh, AGM (C&M), Deepayan Paul, CMO, Sushil Kumar Singh, AGM (Civil Erection), Tapas Barman, DGM (AHD), along with officials from various departments, were present during the press meet. The press conference was attended by media representatives from print, electronic and digital platforms.

A detailed presentation on operational highlights and CSR initiatives was also made on the occasion by K. Ghosh, DGM (P&S), and Smriti Das, Executive (CSR).