Union Minister Manohar Lal addresses 50th Raising Day of NHPC and NTPC
Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs lighting lamp in presence of Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Government of India, RK Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC and Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC
NHPC, India's premier
hydropower company and NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility,
commemorated their 50th Raising Day and entry into the Golden Jubilee year
with a grand joint celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 9th November
2024. The event marked a significant milestone for both the utilities which
were incorporated on 7th November, 1975.
Manohar Lal, Union
Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs graced the event as Chief
Guest. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Government of India was the Special
Guest on the occasion. RK Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC and Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC
were present on the occasion along with RP Goyal, Director (Finance), Uttam Lal,
Director (Personnel), Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects & Technical)
and Santosh Kumar, CVO from NHPC and Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan, Director
(Finance), Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), KS Sundaram, Director
(Projects), Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations) and AK Jadli, Director (HR)
from NTPC.
In his address Manohar
Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs extended his heartfelt
congratulations to both the organisations and expressed his delight in being
part of this historic occasion. The Minister said that the unparalleled
contribution made by NHPC and NTPC to the Indian power sector over the past
five decades is a matter of pride for us and their dedication and commitment
towards providing a stable and continuous power supply have been instrumental
in the sustainable development of the country.
In his address Pankaj
Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Government of India highlighted the remarkable
achievements of NTPC and NHPC. He said that NTPC and NHPC have played a key
role in transforming India’s energy sector over the past 50 years. He further
added that both organisations have been integral to India’s energy security and
economic growth and also acknowledged the critical role both organisations are
playing in promoting clean energy solutions.
Speaking on the
occasion, RK Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC extended his best wishes to both NHPC and
NTPC employees for entry into Golden Jubilee year. Chaudhary enumerated upon
the various achievements of NHPC since its inception in 1975 in terms of power
generation and profitability. CMD, NHPC said that NHPC’s successes are numerous
and we have not only achieved excellence in the implementation of hydropower
projects from concept to commissioning, but have also adopted the principles of
sustainable development. He also said that NHPC’s 50th Raising Day has
become extra special as NHPC has achieved Navratna company status on August 30th this
year which reflect our hard work, dedication and commitment to high standards.
CMD, NHPC informed that currently the total installed capacity of NHPC is more
than 7000 MW and NHPC is constantly moving towards green energy generation and
striving to touch new heights.
Speaking on the
occasion, Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC congratulated each and every employee of
NTPC and NHPC and their family members on this historic occasion. The CMD said
the dedication and resilience of our workforce have been instrumental in
achieving this remarkable feat. This year, as we honour our legacy, we also
resolve to embrace innovation and set new standards of performance, safety, and
environmental stewardship, he said. NTPC has consistently demonstrated its
commitment to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to the
nation. We acted as a growth engine for the nation's progress over the years,
evolved continuously and made a long-lasting impact on the country’s growth
story. Today, when people think of electricity in the country, they instantly
think of NTPC, which gives us a feeling of pride and puts additional
responsibility on us, he added.
During the event, Manohar
Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs released two special
publications namely NHPC's comic book, "Jal
se Jyoti" and NTPC's coffee table book, "Samathvam". NHPC's
comic book, "Jal se
Jyoti" aims to educate children about the importance and
process of hydropower generation through engaging storytelling and vibrant
illustrations. NTPC's coffee table book, "Samathvam," chronicles
the rich history of NTPC through stunning visuals and inspiring stories.
"Samathvam," a Sanskrit word meaning equanimity and balance,
encapsulates NTPC's philosophy over the last 50 years. The book highlights
NTPC's journey from a single thermal power plant to India's largest integrated
power utility, showcasing its contributions to energy security, environmental
sustainability, innovation, community empowerment, and biodiversity.
A special highlight of
the event was a musical performance by renowned playback singer Abhijeet
Bhattacharya, whose enthralling melodies mesmerised the audience and added a
special touch to the celebration.