THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BONGAIGAON,
MARCH 2, 2026
Showcasing remarkable
endurance, determination and commitment to fitness, three employees of NTPC
Bongaigaon successfully completed the 42-km Full Marathon during the second
edition of the Kokrajhar NCC Full Marathon, organised in association with the
Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Government under the theme “City of Peace.”
The three employees
of NTPC Bongaigaon — Shaik Muneer Basha, Additional General Manager (EMD),
Jitendra Kumar Mohanty, Deputy General Manager (Mechanical Maintenance – Off
Site), and Yadagiri Kurukondalu, Senior Manager (Planning & Services) —
conquered the demanding full marathon, bringing laurels to the station and
reflecting the strong culture of fitness and perseverance among NTPC employees.
In addition to the
full marathon achievers, more than 30 employees and family members of NTPC
Bongaigaon, under the aegis of the Sports Council, NTPC Bongaigaon,
participated enthusiastically in various categories of the marathon, including
the 5-km Run for Fun, 10-km and 21-km Half Marathon, demonstrating a spirit of
unity, wellness and sportsmanship.
Anurag Gupta, GM (O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and also actively took part in the event by completing the 5-km run. Gupta flagged off the 21-km Half Marathon along with senior NCC officials, motivating participants and promoting the message of a healthy and active lifestyle. The marathon witnessed the participation of more than 2,000 athletes and NCC cadets from across Assam, highlighting Kokrajhar as a destination of peace, unity and tourism potential.
The achievement of NTPC Bongaigaon employees in completing the full marathon marks a proud moment for the NTPC Bongaigaon family and reflects the organisation’s sustained efforts in promoting Fit India initiatives, employee wellness and community engagement in the region.
