New Delhi, March 18: NTPC Kanti has achieved 126% ash utilisation in the current year, marking a key milestone in sustainable power generation while maintaining strong operational and safety standards, according to senior officials.
Addressing a press meet, Head of Project Sanjib Kumar Suar highlighted that the station has recorded zero fatal accidents over the past four years, reflecting a robust safety culture and disciplined operations. The plant continues to focus on improving efficiency and enhancing generation capacity.
On the sustainability front, the station has planted over 70,000 saplings, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation alongside efficient ash management practices.
NTPC Kanti has also expanded its corporate social responsibility (CSR) footprint in the region. Weekly medical camps are being conducted in nearby villages, supported by a dedicated ambulance service for pregnant women and newborns, offering free health check-ups, medicines, and diagnostic services.
In education, the company has established smart classrooms in local schools and continues to run its flagship Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), providing one-month residential training annually to 40 girls from the region.
Skill development programmes, including training in sewing, bakery, and food processing, are being implemented to promote women’s economic empowerment. The station has also contributed to local infrastructure through road and drainage development and distributed around 900 desks in nearby schools.
Further supporting youth employment, 18 students sponsored for training at Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, Hajipur, have successfully secured jobs, reflecting the impact of targeted skilling initiatives.
The developments underscore NTPC Kanti’s integrated approach to operational excellence, sustainability, and community development.
