THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
LUCKNOW, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Reinforcing
its commitment to environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation, NTPC
Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)
with the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow, under its Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The
agreement, signed on Tuesday, aims to promote ecological balance, strengthen
animal welfare measures, and enhance visitor amenities at the zoo.
The MoA was
formally exchanged between Sanjay Kumar Biswal, Director of the Zoological
Garden, and Rahul Sharma, AGM (HR), NTPC NRHQ, in the presence of S. N.
Panigrahi, CGM (HR), NTPC NRHQ, Dinesh Badola, Ranger, Lucknow Zoo, and other
officials.
As part of
the initiative, NTPC NRHQ will provide financial assistance for the adoption of
four lions and three Royal Bengal tigers. The support will also include the
installation of two multi-tap water facility systems within the zoo premises,
aimed at improving water access and overall convenience for visitors while
supporting better habitat management.
The latest
collaboration builds on NTPC NRHQ’s ongoing association with the Lucknow Zoo.
In the previous financial year, the organisation had adopted a white tigress
and a giraffe, contributing towards their care and upkeep. NTPC NRHQ had also
supported the zoo through the provision of a battery-operated vehicle to
facilitate easier movement for senior citizens and visitors, development of an
entry plaza as a dedicated rest area, and procurement of an immobilization gun
along with necessary supporting equipment for animal management.
Officials said the partnership reflects NTPC NRHQ’s sustained focus on responsible corporate citizenship and long-term environmental stewardship. By supporting wildlife conservation and improving public infrastructure at the zoo, the organisation continues to align its CSR efforts with broader goals of biodiversity protection and community welfare.
The initiative underscores NTPC NRHQ’s resolve to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts while fostering awareness about environmental sustainability among the public.
