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BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 28, 2026

NTPC Talcher Thermal has stepped up its community welfare initiatives, healthcare awareness programmes and cultural activities, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive regional development and employee well-being, the power major said.

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, three newly constructed Anganwadi centres were inaugurated in project-affected villages on Tuesday by NTPC Talcher Thermal Executive Director Vijay Chand. The centres, one at Padia Bhanga and two at Lingrakata, have been developed under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) framework to strengthen early childhood education, healthcare and nutritional support.

Equipped with modern learning aids and recreational facilities, the centres are expected to provide an engaging learning environment for young children while improving access to essential services for infants, children and expectant mothers in the surrounding communities.

Senior NTPC officials, including General Managers Om Prakash Solanki and Rakesh Kumar, and Additional General Managers D S Kumar and Ravi Shekhar, attended the inauguration alongside village residents.

Addressing the gathering, Chand reiterated NTPC Talcher Thermal's commitment to holistic child development and sustained community engagement through CSR interventions.

In another welfare initiative, the Sagarika Ladies Club, the women's wing of the station, observed Gandhi Jayanti by visiting Adruta Children's Home earlier this month. Led by club president Vibha Agrawal, members interacted with children, distributed essential daily-use items and encouraged them to pursue their aspirations with confidence and determination.

Healthcare awareness also received a boost through Ashalok Hospital's 'Ahwahan' initiative, which organised an interactive session on adult oncology. Dr Srigopal Mohanty, senior medical oncologist at Panda Cancer Hospital, Cuttack, highlighted the importance of early screening, timely medical consultation and preventive lifestyle practices.

The NTPC township also witnessed a series of cultural and sporting events aimed at fostering camaraderie among employees and their families. Durga Puja celebrations, organised by the Spectrum Club and the Employee Welfare Association, featured traditional rituals and vibrant Garba performances, followed by Dussehra festivities that included a ceremonial Ravan Dahan and fireworks display led by Chand.

On the sporting front, the annual inter-departmental football tournament concluded on October 9, with Electrical Power Football Club defeating Services Thunder Football Club 2-0 in the final. Solanki presented the championship trophy to the winning team.

NTPC Talcher Thermal also recorded achievements in quality improvement and environmental stewardship. Its Quality Circle team 'Niyatrana', guided by Deputy Manager (HR) Saraswati Behera, won a Gold Award at the 39th Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) Kolkata Chapter convention for addressing logistical bottlenecks during the GEM 2026 programme.

The station also marked the conclusion of Hindi Pakhwada, recognising employees' literary contributions, and organised a green initiative under which saplings were planted to commemorate employee birthdays.

These initiatives followed a high-level coordination meeting between Chand and DIG of Police (NCR, Talcher) Ashish Kumar Singh, during which administrative coordination and progress on the proposed Talcher Thermal Stage-III expansion were reviewed.

The series of initiatives reflects NTPC Talcher Thermal's efforts to complement its energy-generation responsibilities with community development, employee engagement, environmental awareness and support for the region's long-term social and industrial growth.