NTPC has elevated Arnab Maitra as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon, its 750 MW flagship power station in Assam. A power sector veteran with over three decades of experience, Maitra has played a key role in enhancing operational performance, safety standards, sustainability initiatives and stakeholder engagement since taking charge of the station in January 2025.
✅ Arnab Maitra elevated as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon.
✅ Leading the 750 MW (3×250 MW) power station since January 2025.
✅ Over 35 years of experience in the Indian power sector.
✅ Joined NTPC as an Executive Trainee in 1989.
✅ Mechanical Engineering graduate from REC Durgapur and M.Tech from IIT Delhi.
✅ Served at NTPC Farakka, Vindhyachal, Korba and Darlipali stations.
✅ Recognized for driving operational excellence, safety and sustainability.
New Delhi, June 11: NTPC has elevated Arnab Maitra as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon, marking a significant leadership milestone for the company’s flagship 750 MW thermal power station in Assam.
Maitra has been serving as Head of Project and Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon since January 2025. During his tenure, he has played a crucial role in enhancing the station’s operational performance, reliability, safety standards and stakeholder engagement efforts.
A highly experienced power sector professional, Arnab Maitra brings more than three decades of expertise in thermal power generation, plant operations, maintenance, project execution and business leadership.
He joined NTPC as an Executive Trainee in 1989 after completing his Mechanical Engineering degree from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College (REC), Durgapur. He later earned an M.Tech in Power Generation Technology from IIT Delhi, further strengthening his technical and managerial capabilities.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Maitra has held key positions at several major NTPC power stations, including Farakka, Vindhyachal, Korba and Darlipali, where he contributed significantly to improving operational efficiency, plant performance and implementation of industry best practices.
His professional journey has been complemented by specialized training programmes covering power plant efficiency, safety management, preventive vigilance, coal coordination, operation and maintenance excellence, human resource management, disaster management, first aid and CPR, as well as leadership development.
Under Maitra’s leadership, NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved several important milestones in power generation, reliability, ash utilization, environmental sustainability and workplace safety.
The station has received multiple national-level recognitions in areas such as occupational health and safety, human resource management, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
In addition to operational achievements, NTPC Bongaigaon has expanded its engagement with local communities through impactful CSR programmes focused on healthcare, education, women empowerment and livelihood development initiatives across the region.
As Executive Director, Maitra is expected to continue driving NTPC Bongaigaon toward higher standards of operational excellence, innovation, sustainability and stakeholder value creation.
The company believes his extensive experience, strategic outlook and people-centric leadership approach will further strengthen the station’s contribution to NTPC’s mission of delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable power to the nation.
The elevation of Arnab Maitra as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon reflects NTPC’s confidence in his extensive experience and leadership capabilities. With a proven track record in power generation, operational excellence and sustainability, Maitra is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing NTPC Bongaigaon’s performance while supporting India’s growing energy and infrastructure needs.
FAQ Section
Q1. Who has been appointed as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon?
Arnab Maitra has been elevated as Executive Director of NTPC Bongaigaon.
Q2. What is the capacity of NTPC Bongaigaon?
NTPC Bongaigaon is a 750 MW thermal power station with three units of 250 MW each.
Q3. When did Arnab Maitra take charge of NTPC Bongaigaon?
He has been serving as Head of Project and Business Unit Head since January 2025.
Q4. What is Arnab Maitra’s educational background?
He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from REC Durgapur and an M.Tech in Power Generation Technology from IIT Delhi.
Q5. Which NTPC stations has Arnab Maitra served at?
He has worked at Farakka, Vindhyachal, Korba and Darlipali power stations.
