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LUCKNOW,
JANUARY 26, 2026
NTPC’s Northern Region Headquarters on
Monday marked the 77th Republic Day with solemn pride and forward-looking
resolve at its Lucknow campus, reaffirming its commitment to nation-building
through sustainable and reliable power generation. The National Flag was
unfurled by Diwakar Kaushik, Regional Executive Director (North), in the presence
of S. N. Panigrahi, Chief General Manager (HR), senior officials, employees and
associates. Paying homage to the martyrs, Kaushik reflected on the spirit of
the Constitution and its enduring relevance to India’s growth journey.
Highlighting NTPC’s pivotal role in
the country’s energy landscape, Kaushik noted that the company contributes
nearly one-fourth of India’s total power generation and is steadfast in its vision
of achieving 149 GW installed capacity by 2032 through a diversified and
sustainable energy mix. He underscored NTPC’s strategic foray into the nuclear
power sector, marked by the foundation stone laying of the 2.8 GW Mahi Banswara
Atomic Power Project in September 2025, and the steady expansion of renewable
energy with the inauguration of the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan, where 735 MW
is being developed under the Northern Region.
Describing the Northern Region as
NTPC’s largest and most diverse, Kaushik shared that as on January 25, 2026,
the region achieved a generation of 92,709 million units, accounting for 6.62
per cent of India’s total generation and 26.50 per cent of NTPC Group output.
He also highlighted strong operational performance, with Rihand, Singrauli and
Vindhyachal ranking among the top-performing stations in plant load factor
within the NTPC Group.
Reiterating the organisation’s “Zero
Harm” safety philosophy and environmental stewardship, he noted the plantation
of over 2.64 lakh saplings during 2025–26 and significant progress in ash
utilisation, with the Northern Region achieving 86.60 per cent utilisation and
Unchahar and Tanda surpassing 100 per cent.
Extending the spirit of the day beyond
the workplace, Uttara Club, the welfare wing of NTPC-NRHQ, undertook CSR
initiatives including the distribution of winter blankets to contractual
workers and food packets to students of a government primary school in Lucknow.
Led by Seema Kaushik, President, and Namita Panigrahi, Vice President, the
initiatives reflected NTPC’s inclusive approach to development.
The celebrations culminated with the
release of tricolour balloons, symbolising unity, pride and an unwavering
commitment to the nation’s progress.
