THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
LUCKNOW,
APRIL 27, 2026
NTPC
Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, recently organised a two-day
Communication Workshop for Public Relations professionals from its Northern
Region (NR) and Southern Region (SR). Centred on the theme, "Express
Ideas, Inspire People, Create Impact," the workshop was aimed at
strengthening communication skills, enhancing media engagement, and building
impactful corporate messaging.
The
programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by the
rendition of the NTPC Geet, in the presence of senior officials and
participants from both regions. Welcoming the participants, S. N. Panigrahi,
CGM (HR), NR & SR, underscored the critical role of effective communication
in the evolving landscape of corporate public relations.
The
inaugural session was graced by Diwakar Kaushik, CEO (NSPCL) and Regional
Executive Director (North), who highlighted the growing importance of strategic
communication in today's fast-paced digital environment.
The
workshop featured insightful sessions by renowned experts, including Joe A.
Scaria, Mrinal Chatterjee, Manoj Sahay, and Ravindran Kesavan. The sessions
covered a wide range of topics such as storytelling, crisis communication,
reputation management, and media relations, offering participants valuable
perspectives and practical tools.
Reflecting NTPC's commitment to nurturing communication excellence, the workshop also included a media-industrial visit on the second day. Participants toured a newspaper printing press, gaining firsthand exposure to the entire newspaper production cycle — from news gathering and page design to printing and distribution — making it an enriching and memorable learning experience.