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NTPC, India's largest power company, was set up in 1975 to accelerate power
development in India. It is emerging as an „Integrated Power Major‟, with a
significant presence in the entire value chain of power generation business.
NTPC ranked 337th in the „2012, Forbes Global 2000‟ ranking of the World‟s
biggest companies. With a current generating capacity of 39,174 MW, NTPC
plans to become a 128,000 MW company by 2032.
Vision
“To be the world‟s largest and best power producer, powering India‟s growth.”
Mission
“Develop and provide reliable power, related products and services at
competitive prices, integrating multiple energy sources with innovative and
eco-friendly technologies and contribute to society.”
Core Values – BE COMMITTED
B Business Ethics
E Environmentally & Economically Sustainable
C Customer Focus
O Organisational & Professional Pride
M Mutual Respect & Trust
M Motivating Self& others
I Innovation & Speed
T Total Quality for Excellence
T Transparent & Respected Organisation
E Enterprising
D Devoted
NTPC Values & Culture
The key challenges in the context of our values are actualisation and
relevance. To actualise our core values and ensure that they remain relevant,
we have taken various steps, namely, creating a weightage for values in our
Performance Management Systems; Conduct training programmes on values
and including sessions on values in our key programmes; Rewarding value
based behaviour and creation of Value Actualisation Task force. A Vision &
Values Revisit Workshop by our top management is a major component of our
core value actualisation.
A culture of celebrating achievements and a strong focus on performance are a
way of life in NTPC. Performance and achievements are an outcome of
constant learning and its application; Performance management; Rewards
and recognitions; Provision of opportunities to create and compete; Seeking
feedback from employees and genuine interest and concern for employees.

2. NTPC holds pride in its systems for providing a good quality of work-life to its
employees. In addition to providing beautiful and safe work places, NTPC
encourages a cultue of mutual respect and trust amongst peers, superiors and
subordinates.
Away from hectic city life, NTPC townships provide an environment of
serenity, natural beauty and close community living. Numerous welfare and
recreation facilities including schools, hospitals and club are provided at
township to enhance quality of life and well being of employees and their
families. An entire range of employee benefits ranging from child care leave to
post retirement medical benefits are extended to employees to meet any
exigency that may arise in a person's life.
NTPC has, from its inception created a culture of rewards and recognitions
through celebration of various achievements and events and recognising the
contributions of employees/teams behind such success. There are reward
schemes for individual and teams excelling in their work right from the stage
of project construction to the running of the power station, as well as, awards
for special events/ competitions where employees can demonstrate their
competence and skills. NTPC also recognises the contribution of employees‟
families through involving them in various events and competitions.
At NTPC we are proud of the fact that we have successfully explored more
than one way to generate power. Other than thermal power, we operate in
hydro and gas regions too.
As a natural progression of our in-depth understanding of the power sector
and our formidable track record, NTPC has now ventured into three related
fields. Consultancy for the power sector, setting up a training institute for the
same and R&D.
Awards received by the chairman
"India's most Admired Company in Power Sector 22.05.2012.
“Asian CEO of the Year” award by Terrapinn at Singapore on 17th April,
2012.
received a SCOPE Meritorious Award 2010-11 for Corporate Social
Responsibility & Responsiveness 13th april, 2012 at New Delhi.
NTPC - A Maharatna PSU" shield and citation felicitating by Hon‟ble President
of India on 11th April, 2011.
"SCOPE Excellence Award" from Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on 2nd
February, 2012.]
Shri Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD NTPC has been re- elected as the Chairman
of SCOPE for period 2011-13.
“Exemplary Leadership Award for People Excellence” under the aegis of world
HRD Congress held at Mumbai on 11th February 2011.
“Star TV Talent Leadership and HR Awards” from Smt. Indira Parikh and
Shri Sandip Ghosh in Mumbai on 11th February, 2011

3. “Most Respected Company Award in Power Sector” for the year 2011 by
Business World in New Delhi on 9th February, 2011.
Subsidiaries
NTPC Electric Supply Company Ltd. (NESCL)
The company was formed on August 21, 2002. It is a wholly owned
subsidiary company of NTPC with the objective of making a foray into the
business of distribution and supply of electrical energy, as a sequel to reforms
initiated in the power sector.Company was also mandated to take up
consultancy and other assignments in the area of Electrical Distribution
Management System.
Maiden entry into Power distribution by forming 50:50 JV company KINESCO
Power and Utility Private Ltd. with Kerala Industrial Infrastructure
Development Corporation (KINFRA), already distributing power in KINFRA
owned industrial theme parks.
With the objective of sectoral support in the area of distribution, NESCL has
been assigned the responsibility of implementing rural electrification works
under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY).
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. (NVVN)
The company was formed on November 1, 2002, as a wholly owned
subsidiary company of NTPC. The company‟s objective is to undertake sale
and purchase of electric power, to effectively utilise installed capacity and
thus enable reduction in the cost of power.Company holds category „I‟ trading
license from CERC and traded 5549.0 MUs in 2009-10. Company has been
designated as the nodal agency for cross border trading with Bhutan and
Bangladesh. Company is also engaged in ash business and is exploring
potential business areas such as cross border trading, green power trading
and emission trading, captive power trading and long term power trading.
NVVN
NTPC Hydro Ltd. (NHL)
The company was formed on December 12, 2002, as a wholly owned
subsidiary company of NTPC with an objective to develop small and medium
hydroelectric power projects of up to 250 MW. NHL is implementing Lata-
Tapovan H.E. project (171 MW) and Rammam stage III H.E. project (120MW).
Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited, (formerly known as Vaishali Power
Generating Company Limited)
To take over Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (2*110MW), a subsidiary
company named „Vaishali Power Generating Company Limited (VPGCL)‟ was
incorporated on September 6, 2006 with NTPC contributing 51% of equity and
balance equity was contributed by Bihar State Electricity Board. The company
was rechristened as „Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited‟ on April 10, 2008.
Present equity holding is NTPC 64.57% & BSEB 35.43%. Company is
Renovating and modernising the existing unit and establishing new plant.

4. Bharatiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited (BRBCL)
A subsidiary of NTPC under the name of „Bharatiya Rail Bijlee Company
Limited‟ was incorporated on November 22, 2007 with 74:26 equity
contribution from NTPC and Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India respectively
for setting up of four units of 250 MW each of coal based power plant at
Nabinagar, Bihar. Investment approval of the project was accorded in
January, 2008. 90% power from this project is to be supplied to Railways to
meet the traction and non-traction power requirements.
In October 2004, NTPC launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) consisting of
5.25% as fresh issue and 5.25% as offer for sale by Government of India.
NTPC thus became a listed company in November 2004 with the Government
holding 89.5% of the equity share capital. In February 2010, the Shareholding
of Government of India was reduced from 89.5% to 84.5% through Further
Public Offer. The rest is held by Institutional Investors and the Public.

5. Recognitions& Awards
NTPC has a glorious record of excellence in every field of its activities
ever since its inception in 1975. Leading the country‟s power sector
with a vision to become a 75,000 MW company by 2017, we take
pride in our people and their performance which has been
acknowledged time and again at various national and international
fora.
Corporate Governance Awards
Good Corporate Citizen Award to NTPC
India‟s largest power company NTPC received the Good Corporate
Citizen Award- 2011 by PHD Chamber of Commerce. The award was
presented by Smt. Meira Kumar, Hon‟ble Speaker Lok Sabha to Shri I.J.
Kapoor , Director (Comml) NTPC and Shri A.K. Rastogi , Company
Secretary, NTPC at Annual Awards for Excellence 2011 function in New
Delhi on 26th Nov. 2011.
The winners of the award have been selected by eminent jury under the
Chairmanship of Hon‟ble Justice Shri J.S Verma. The Award has been
given to NTPC for its outstanding achievement in the area of CSR and
Corporate Governance. Corporate Social Responsibility is deeply
ingrained in NTPC‟s culture. The company is committed to achieving
high standards of corporate governance and developing mutual trust
with the communities around its power stations.
The award was received by Shri K. Sivakumar, Executive Director(Finance)
and Shri A. K. Rastogi, Company Secretary, NTPC on 9th October, 2009 from
Dr. Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden at London, U.K.
NTPC Ltd. bagged the Golden Peacock Global Award for Excellence in
Corporate Governance for the year 2009. The award was conferred at a
special award function at the 10th International Conference on Corporate
Governance organized by World Council for Corporate Governance.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
The award was presented by Shri Vilashrao Deshmukh, Hon'ble Union
Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises at an award function held
at Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai on 21st December, 2009 in presence of
Hon'ble Justice R.C. Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India. Shri R.S. Sharma,
Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC received the award.
NTPC Limited has been awarded "ICSI National Award for Excellence in
Corporate Governance 2009".

6. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India initiated the award in the year
2001 with an aim to promote the cause of Corporate Governance in the
country. NTPC has been selected for the award after a detailed three-stage
evaluation process by a jury of eighteen imminent personalities inter alia,
comprising Shri R.C. Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India, Shri Naresh
Chandra, former Cabinet Secretary, Shri S. Ramadorai, Vice Chairman TCS,
Shri Y.C. Deveshwar, Chairman ITC and Shri V.K. Singlu, former Comptroller
& Auditor General of India.
Shri A.K. Rastogi, Company Secretary, NTPC has also been awarded in
recognition of his role in strengthening the Corporate Governance of the
Company on the occasion.
Ranked 348th in Global ranking among „Global 2000‟ list of companies
compiled by Forbes in 2011.
Forbes' Global 2000 list of top listed firms
Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings – 2010
NTPC – the Most Respected Company in Power Sector
India‟s Biggest News Makers Survey
Business Standard's "BS1000" companies
Power management institutes
NTPC runs a state-of-the-art Power Management Institute(PMI), at NOIDA.
PMI has over the years trained a large number of professionals from
NTPC, State Electricity Boards and other power utilities in the country.
Also, participants in PMI programmes have come from various South Asian
and Middle Eastern countries.
With a wide range of expertise and experience acquired over the years,
PMI offers programmes in the following categories:
1. Enhancing General Management Competence and Skills:The
programmes included in this category develop the knowledge,
attitude, behaviour and skills of the participants from the
perspective of general management of the enterprise.
2. Enhancing Technical Expertise:These programmes are designed to
impart emerging technologies and practices that augment technical
skills and competencies.
3. Upgrading Functional Skills:The programmes in this category cater
to the functional areas of the organization like HR, Finance,
Materials, Contracts etc
4. Managing Information Technology: IT enablement is a key
determinant of organization success and these programmes provide

7. the required knowledge and skills.
5. Induction Level Training Programmes: A key area of expertise is the
Induction level training programme for newly recruited executive
trainees in Engineering, Chemistry, IT, Finance and Human
Resources
6. Employee Development Programmes: Programmes are conducted for
the Supervisors and Workmen of our Corporate Centre Office in the
areas of power plant familiarization, attitude, quality, finance and
IT.
Thermal Power - A Hot Topic on Alternative Energy
When people talk about the need to use alternative energy, they often cite
thermal power plants as damaging the planet. The thing that they tend to
exclude is the 'thermal' part refers to the process of generating the energy, not
the fuel going in to the process, or the waste products coming out of it; some
thermal power plants do the environment no harm at all.
The process works something like this: a fuel is used to heat water to a point
where it becomes steam. The thermal power plants use the steam to power a
steam turbine in much the same way as the old steam locomotives used it to
power a piston, but instead of giving forward momentum, it powers the
electrical generator.
The variations in the process really come in how they create the steam, and
the waste products produced. Many will recycle the water that's collected in
the condensers, by sending it back to the boiler where it is reheated and
reused. Others will use the heat generated for their own heating purposes.
As you can see, you can't pigeonhole all thermal power plants as being the
same.
The type of thermal power plants that you'll hear of the most often are the
fossil-fueled plants, and with very good reason. These plants have to burn
fossil fuels to generate the heat to boil the water and create steam, and as
anyone with a fossil fuel burning fire at home will know, there's always going
to be smoke. Where does that smoke go? The same place as it would at home
- straight up a chimney. These CO2 pollutants get in to the atmosphere and
(allegedly) create the climate change that appears to be happening all around
us today.
Thermal power plants are useable, because the theory is still sound, but it
needs a different sort of fuel, which will eliminate the CO2 being pumped out
in the process. This is where the solar thermal power plant and geo thermal
power come in to the equation.
Solar thermal power plants do a very similar thing, but in a more
environmentally friendly way. Instead of the solar thermal power plant

8. burning a fossil fuel to heat the water etc, they use massive amounts of solar
energy to heat the water. The biggest advantage of this is there is no smoke
produced in the process; the big disadvantage is collecting the solar energy to
start with.
Although it is possible to collect solar energy in places where there is little
sunshine, most of the sites of solar thermal power plants are in areas where
there is an abundance of sunshine hours each year. In these early stages,
you need a large number of solar panels to collect enough solar energy to
power the solar thermal power plants. This effectively means that, currently,
the best place to have solar thermal power plants is large and desert-like
locations.
As the technology improves, solar thermal power plants may become a more
practical solution for other countries.
Geo thermal power has the advantage of being renewable, and the energy
costs are relatively low. It has the disadvantage of being quite expensive to
build initially; but it would eventually pay for itself.
Geo thermal power works in one of two ways. The first is to send 'dry'
geothermal steam to a turbine, and the turbine powers the generator. The
condensation goes to a condenser, which pumps the resulting water back in to
the earth. The second type of geo thermal power uses flash steam. The
system pulls hot water, under high-pressure, from deep in the earth. The next
step is to pass the water in to a separator that will send steam to the turbine,
and water back to the earth. As with the dry steam method, this system uses
a condenser to return the remaining water back to the earth after it has been
through the turbine.
There is a bit of a debate about the 'green credentials' of geo thermal power,
however. Most people say that it's good for the environment because it's not
burning fossil fuels, where as some, on the other hand, claim that it actually
draws out gases from inside the earth, puts toxins back in to the ground, and
it makes the surrounding land unstable.
As you can see, there are many variations on the theme of thermal power
plants; so treating all of them as being the same polluting menace, would be a
mistake. Solar thermal power plants are a good alternative, but not practical
everywhere. The geo thermal power being generated worldwide makes up just
a small percentage of what's required, and it may, or may not, have an
adverse effect on the environment.
We may still have a long way to go to get the best solution for our power
needs, but you shouldn't completely count out thermal power plants.

9. Power Generation
Operations
In terms of operations, NTPC has always been considerably above the
national average.
The table below shows the detailed operational performance of coal based
stations over the years.
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF COAL BASED NTPC
STATIONS
Availability
Generation(BU) PLF(%)
Factor(%)
2011-
222.07 85.00 89.73
12
2010-
220.54 88.29 91.62
11
2009-
218.84 90.81 91.76
10
2008-
206.94 91.14 92.47
09
2007-
200.86 92.24 92.12
08
2006-
188.67 89.43 90.09
07
2005- 170.88 87.52 89.91

10. 06
2004-
159.11 87.51 91.20
05
2003-
149.16 84.40 88.79
04
2002-
140.86 83.57 88.70
03
2001-
133.20 81.11 89.09
02
2000-
130.10 81.80 88.54
01
1999-
118.70 80.39 90.06
00
1998-
109.50 76.60 89.36
99
Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy (RE) is being perceived as an alternative source of energy for
“Energy Security” and subsequently “Energy Independence” by 2020. Renewable
energy technologies provide not only electricity but offer an environmentally clean and
low noise source of power.
Objectives
NTPC plans to broad base generation mix by evaluating conventional and alternate
sources of energy to ensure long run competitiveness and mitigate fuel risks.
Vision
“To provide green power through locally available resources at affordable price,
promoting clean energy”
Portfolio of Renewable Power
NTPC has also formulated its business plan of capacity addition of about 1,000 MW
thru renewable resources by 2017. In addition, capacity addition of 301 MW through
Solar PV and Thermal by 2014 has envisaged in line with National Solar Mission.
Distributed Generation
India‟s ambitious growth plans require inclusion of all sectors, especially the rural
sector where two third of our population lives. Such economic development cannot be
achieved without availability of energy and subsequently efficient energy management
which is crucial for rural development. As per census 2001, about 44% of the rural

11. households do not have access to electricity. Some of the villages are located in remote
& inaccessible areas where it would be either impossible or extremely expensive to
extend the power transmission network. Total 15 DG projects commissioned so far with
total capacity of 300 kW and 2153 households electrified. In addition, 40kW Micro
Hydro DG Project at Nakkia in Chhattisgarh is under implementation.
Objective
Implementation of distributed generation projects using locally available
renewable resources such as biomass, wind, solar, micro hydel, bio-fuel etc.
Training & capacity building of local community to enable them to independently
manage, operate & maintain the plant. To ensure viability and long term
sustainability of DG projects
Integrated growth & development of rural areas by enhancing employment
education, income generation & livelihood opportunities
To ensure implementation of various technologies as demo/pilot project
Installed Capacity
Be it the generating capacity or plant performance or operational efficiency, NTPC‟s
Installed Capacity and performance depicts the company‟s outstanding performance
across a number of parametres.
NO. OF PLANTS CAPACITY (MW)
NTPC Owned
Coal 16 30,855
Gas/Liquid Fuel 7 3,955
Total 23 34,810
Owned By JVs
Coal & Gas 7 4,364
Total 30 39,174
Environment Policy & Environment Management System
For NTPC, the journey extends much beyond generating power. Right from its inception,
the company had a well defined environment policy. More than just generating power,
it is committed to sustainable growth of power.
NTPC has evolved sound environment practices.
National Environment Policy
The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Ministry of Power and NTPC were
involved in preparing the draft Environment Policy (NEP) which was later approved by

12. the Union Cabinet in May 2006.
NTPC Environment Policy
Since its inception NTPC has been at the forefront of Environment management. In
November 1995, NTPC brought out a comprehensive document entitled „NTPC
Environment Policy and Environment Management System. Amongst the guiding
principles adopted in the document are the company's pro-active approach to
environment, optimum utilisation of equipment, adoption of latest technologies and
continual environment improvement. The policy also envisages efficient utilisation of
resources, thereby minimising waste, maximising ash utilisation and ensuring a green
belt all around the plant for maintaining ecological balance.
Environment Management, Occupational Health and Safety Systems
NTPC has actively gone for adoption of the best international practices on environment,
occupational health and safety areas. The organisation has pursued the Environmental
Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 and the Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment System OHSAS 18001 at its different establishments. As a result of
pursuing these practices, all NTPC power stations have been certified for ISO 14001 &
OHSAS 18001 by reputed national and international certifying agencies.
Pollution Control Systems
While deciding the appropriate technology for its projects, NTPC integrates many
environmental provisions into the plant design. In order to ensure that NTPC complies
with all the stipulated environment norms, following state-of-the-art pollution control
systems / devices have been installed to control air and water pollution:
Electrostatic Precipitators
Flue Gas Stacks
Low-NOX Burners
Neutralisation Pits
Coal Settling Pits / Oil Settling Pits
DE & DS Systems Cooling Tower
Ash Dykes & Ash Disposal Systems
Ash Water Recycling System
Dry Ash Extraction System (DAES)
Liquid Waste Treatment Plants & Management System
Sewage Treatment Plants & Facilities
Environmental Institutional Set-up
Following are the additional measures taken by NTPC in the area of Environment
Management:
Environment Management During Operation Phase

13. Monitoring of Environmental Parameters
On-Line Data Base Management
Environment Review
Upgradation & Retrofitting of Pollution Control Systems
Resources Conservation
Waste Management
Municipal Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Bio-Medical Waste Management
Land Use / Bio-diversity
Reclamation of Abandoned Ash ponds
Green Belts, Afforestation & Energy Plantations
Regional Spread of Generating Facilities
REGION COAL GAS TOTAL
Northern 8,515 2,312 10,827
Western 9,840 1,293 11,133
Southern 4,600 350 4,950
Eastern 7,900 - 7,900
JVs 2,424 1,940 4,364
Total 33,279 5,895 39,174
Environment
While leading the nation‟s power generation league, NTPC has remained
committed to the environment. It continues to take various pro-active
measures for protection of the environment and ecology around its projects.
NTPC was the first among power utilities in India to startEnvironment Impact
Assessment (EIA) studies and reinforced it with Periodic Environmental Audits
and Reviews.
Enviroment Policy & Management
CenPEEP - Centre for Power Efficiency & Environmental Protection
Towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission from Indian thermal power
plants, NTPC has been promoting and deploying efficient power generation

14. technologies and practices from design stage to operation stage and building local
institutional capacities for continuously striving for eco-friendly technologies.
NTPC established Centre for Power Efficiency & Environmental Protection (CenPEEP) in
collaboration with USAID with a mandate to reduce GHG emissions per unit of
electricity generated by improving the overall performance of coal-fired power plants.
The centre functions as a resource centre for acquisition, demonstration and
dissemination of state-of-the-art technologies and practices for performance
improvement of coal fired power plants for the entire power sector of India.
Win-win Approach for Global Climate Change
NTPC has adopted a win-win strategy at CenPEEP by achieving synergy between
environmental concerns and utility needs. We have initiated the Comprehensive
Performance Optimisation Programme thereby successfully balancing the dual
objectives of reducing carbon-di-oxide emissions that contribute to climate change and
facilitating higher efficiency of power generation.
Under NTPC‟s effort for betterment of Indian Power Sector, CenPEEP is also assisting
various state electricity utilities in India by demonstration and dissemination of
improved technologies and practices. To increase outreach to SEBs, 2 regional centres
of CenPEEP have also been established in the Northern Region (Lucknow) and Eastern
Region (Patna).This approach has brought significant benefits to the power plants and
helped in the reduction of emissions.
Technological Interventions
For greater acceptability and assimilation of eco-friendly technologies and practices,
methodology of „Technology Acquisition, Demonstration and Dissemination‟ has been
adopted. Our focus has been on low cost high benefit options. We also involve people
from local power stations during demonstration and widespread dissemination.
Partners
Inaugurated by US Energy Secretary in 1994, CenPEEP has grown into a pioneer
National Resources Centre for introduction of several cost-effective technologies for
performance optimisation of power plants and environmental protection in Indian
Thermal Power Sector. CenPEEP receives technical support for capacity building from

15. US Agency for International Development (USAID) through U.S. Department of Energy‟s
(USDOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Electric Power Research
Institute (EPRI), Structural Integrity Associates (SI), General Physics, utilities such as
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Reliant Energy, Mirant Corporation and US utility
organisations such as EPRI, US Energy Association (USEA), etc. CenPEEP has a
unique management structure consisting of advisory board and executive committee.
With this structure, it is ensured that initiatives are relevant to meet sectoral needs.
In association with JICA and consortium of Japanese utilities, a joint project was also
taken up by CenPEEP for efficiency improvement where technologies such as pump
efficiency assessment using Yates meter, leak buster test for air-in-leak quantification,
simplified efficiency evaluations, evaluation of SUS scale, boiler simulation, have been
demonstrated.
Impact
CenPEEP has demonstrated performance assessment techniques at several NTPC and
14 State Utilities stations. The tests have demonstrated heat rate improvement
potential even in the best run power stations. Many demonstrated techniques and
practices have been adopted by the stations. In NTPC alone, over 29 million tones of
cumulative CO2 has been avoided since inception of CenPEEP activities. Some of the
state utilities have acknowledged CenPEEP‟s support in reducing their emissions by
over 5.8 million tones in a year. Some utilities have acknowledged CenPEEP
contribution to their efficiency improvement in submissions before regulators. In effect,
it is the largest GHG emission reduction effort in power utilities in India. CenPEP has
developed „Heat Rate Improvement Guidelines‟ jointly with TVA and circulated it to all
the coal fired power stations in India. It regularly publishes „Performance Optimiser‟, a
brief on optimisation experiences.
The centre also organises workshops / training programmes to train power sector
professionals.
Participant in Asia Pacific Partnership(APP) on Clean Development and Climate
The Ministry of Power (Government of India) and Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
have recognised NTPC/CenPEEP as an important agency involved in GHG reduction
efforts and the success achieved in this area and have entrusted CenPEEP with
technology demonstration activites in Indian Utilities under APP multilateral program.
Through demonstration of performance assessment technologies in 3 state utilities,
substantial CO2 savings have accrued at 3 Stations of state utilities and a annual
potential of over 300,000 tonnes of CO2 reduction has been identified.
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Ash Utilisation
Sustainable ash utilization is one of the key concerns at NTPC. The Ash Utilization
Division (AUD), set up in 1991, strives to derive maximum usage from the vast

16. quantities of ash produced at its coal based power stations. The AUD proactively
formulates policies, plans and programmes for ash utilization. It further monitors the
progress in these activities and works for developing new segments of ash utilization.
Ash Utilization Cell at each station, handles ash utilization activities.
The quality of fly ash produced at NTPC‟s power stations is extremely good with
respect to fineness, low unburnt carbon and has high pozzolanic activity and conforms
to the requirements of IS 3812 - 2003-Pulverized Fuel Ash for use as Pozzolana in
Cement, Cement Mortar and Concrete. The fly ash generated at NTPC stations is ideal
for use in manufacture of Cement, Concrete, Concrete products, Cellular concrete
products, Bricks/blocks/ tiles etc. To facilitate availability of dry fly ash to end – users,
dry fly ash evacuation and storage system have been set up at coal based stations.
Further, at NTPC-Rihand facility for loading fly ash into rail wagons has been provided
so that fly ash can be transported in bulk quantity through railway network. Such
facility is also being provided at all new up coming coal based power stations.
Over the years, the Ash Utilization level has reached from meagre 0.3 million tonne in
1991 - 1992 to 26.03 million tonne in 2010-11.
The various segments of ash utilization currently include Cement, Asbestos – Cement
products & Concrete manufacturing industries, Land development, Road embankment
construction, Ash Dyke Raising, Building Products such as Bricks/ blocks/tiles,
Reclamation of coal mine and as a soil amender and source of micro and macro-
nutrients in agriculture.
MoEF Notification on Fly Ash
Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India vide its notification
(amendment) dated 3rd Nov 2009 has made it mandatory:
Within 100Km radius of a Thermal Power Plant
1. To use Fly Ash based Building products such as cement or concrete, fly
ash bricks, blocks, tiles etc. in all construction projects
2. To use Fly Ash in Road or Flyover Embankment construction
3. To use Fly Ash in Reclamation of low lying areas
Within 50Km of a Thermal Power Plant (By Road)
1. To use Fly Ash in back filling of underground and open cast mines
Financial institutions to include a clause in their loan documents for compliance
of this notification
Major Projects where Fly Ash has been utilized
Road Embankment Construction & Filling Works:
1. 67 lakh Cubic Meters (Cu.M) of Pond Ash from NTPC Unchahar Station has
been utilized in Allahabad By-pass Road executed by NHAI
2. 20 lakh Cu.M of Pond Ash from NTPC Badarpur Station has been utilized
in Noida - Greater Noida Expressway
3. About 1.5 lakh Cu.M of Pond Ash from Indraprastha thermal power station
has been utilized in 2nd Nizammudin approach road embankment

17. 4. About 5.0 lakh Cu.M of Pond Ash from NTPC Badarpur Station has been
utilized in Yamuna Expressway & Badarpur Flyover
5. More than 15 lakh Cu.M of Pond Ash has been used by Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation (DMRC) in their Shastri Park rail car depot from NTPC
Badarpur Station.
Concrete Works:
1. Fly Ash from NTPC Dadri Station is being utilized in all underground
concrete works by DMRC
2. Fly Ash is being utilised by all Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Plants
3. Fly Ash used by ACC Ltd. in Concrete Road at its RMC Plant in Greater
Noida
4. Fly Ash used in Concrete Road from Dehra Jhal to NTPC Dadri
Building Construction Works:
1. Administrative Building of Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority
(GNIDA) constructed with Fly Ash Bricks
2. NTPC‟s own Buildings constructed with Fly Ash Bricks
1. NETRA office at Greater Noida
2. 'D' Type residential quarters at Noida Township
3. Northern Region Headquarter building at Lucknow
4. All Projects and Township construction
3. Private Real Estate Developers in various metro cities viz. Pune,
Vishakhapatnam & NCR areas use Fly Ash Bricks for construction of
residential complexes
Mine Filling: South Balanda Mine being filled with Ash from NTPC Talcher-
Thermal Station.
Developing New Segments of Ash Utilisation
Following Research Studies have been / are being conducted for development of new
segments having long term potential of Ash Utilization:
Railway Embankment: To demonstrate use of ash in construction of railway
embankment, research study was carried out in association with Central Road
Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi. The design of railway embankment
developed by CRRI was validated by conducting Centrifuge Model Tests at IIT
Bombay. Construction of railway embankment for NTPC‟s Merry Go-Round
(MGR) rail track for coal transportation is planned at NTPC Kahalgaon and NTPC
Talcher-Kaniha.
Mine Filling:
1. Feasibility Study being conducted at Talcher-Kaniha by M/s Desien for
finalising the Techno Economically optimum mode of conveying ash from
power plant to Mines on long term basis. Infrastructure shall be created
accordingly for filling of mines with Fly Ash from NTPC Talcher- Kaniha.
2. Research study is being done by Central Institute of Mining & Fuel
Research (CIMFR), Dhanbad for taking up Technology Demonstration
project for Random Filling of Ash from NTPC Ramagundam with Mine Over

18. Burden (OB) at Medapalli Mines.
Pre-stressed Railway Concrete Sleepers: Use of Fly Ash in the manufacture of
pre-stressed Railway Concrete Sleepers demonstrated in association with IIT
Kanpur.
Ash based Bituminous Road: Demonstration project for construction of Fly Ash
based bituminous roads have been taken up in association with CRRI at NTPC
Badarpur and Dadri.
Flux bonded Bricks/Tiles: Research study for use of Fly Ash in Flux bonded
bricks/tiles has been conducted at NTPC Ramagundam in association with NIIST
Trivandrum.
HDPE Products: Use of fly ash in manufacturing of HDPE products taken up by
Vindhyachal through IIT Delhi.
Showcase Projects on use of Ash in Agriculture: Use of fly ash in agriculture, as
a soil modifier and source of micro and macro nutrients, has been successfully
demonstrated through “Show case projects” in collaboration with the local
farmers under the direct guidance of reputed agriculture
institutions/universities.
1. At NTPC Simhadri in association with Annamalai University
2. At NTPC Unchahar in association with N.D University of Agriculture &
Technology, Faizabad (U.P)
3. At NTPC Talcher – Thermal in association with Annamalai University
4. At NTPC Vindhyachal in association with Annamalai University
5. At NTPC Dadri in association with Annamalai University
Various crops have been grown and harvested in varying agro-climatic
conditions and different soil-crop combinations and following increase in crops
yield has been successfully demonstrated:
Promotional Measures
In order to promote and propagate multifaceted utilisation of Fly Ash as a Resource
Material in various segments and to create awareness among the prospective users &
entrepreneurs for use of ash, following promotional measures have already been
carried out by AUD:
Afforestation
Maintenance of ecological balance and a perfect
environment has been of utmost importance at NTPC.
Environment planning and preservation is an integral part
of its project activities. NTPC undertakes afforestation
programmes covering vast tracts of land in and around its
projects in a concerted bid to counter the growing ecological
threat.
The crucial need for conservation and restoration of the

19. degraded ecosystem and preservation of genetic resources
of the country led to the enactment of the „Wild Life
Protection Act‟ (1974) and „Forest Act‟ (1980) in addition to
legal acts of air, water and environment.
NTPC's Approach
It has been possible to achieve a satisfactory combination of environmental quality
and techno-economics through determined efforts at NTPC. Continuous vigilance is
maintained to minimise pollution. This is over and above the other environment
management programmes that start simultaneously with start of construction
activities.
The appropriate afforestation programme for plant, township, green-belt and other
sites are designed according to the geographical features. Species are selected on the
basis of their adaptability and grouped with local representatives. The growth
characteristics, flowering pattern and canopy (spreading nature) are evaluated in their
distribution over these sites of afforestation. These considerations not only contribute
to the aesthetics but also go a long way in serving as „Sinks‟ for the pollutant emission
of the power plant. At times, they even combat pollution from other industries in the
surrounding area.
NTPC has developed independent Horticulture Department at its projects headed by
experienced horticulture officers / supervisors.
Saving existing trees, planting right at the beginning of construction phase,
preservation of trees and advice from State Forest Departments and agricultural
universities are a few general guidelines followed by NTPC.
Forest Bank
An innovative proposal to create „Forest Banks‟ in each state was initiated, wherein
the Forest Department of all States / Union Territories should identify land to start
plantations under various programmes of the state. Such areas would facilitate any
power project of either the state or centre to draw necessary compensatory
„Afforestation Area‟ against the existing balance in the Forest Bank.
Corporate Citizenship
NTPC is fully committed to achieving high standards of corporate
governance and developing mutual trust viaexpansive CSR initiatives.
Resettlement & Rehabilitation

20. Empowering People
Education
"Money invested in the promotion of learning gives a multiple return to the people even
as a seed sown in good soil returns a luxurious crop."
NTPC has marked 15-20% of its CSR-CD budget for education to individual stations.
Among the various activities on education are:
Facilitating primary education through adopting schools and introducing
programmes to boost its universalisation
Promotion of rural culture and sports; Adult Education Centres; programmes of
education for girls
Provision of education aids and equipments, scholarships and sponsorship
NTPC's deep commitment to provide quality education systems and co-curricular
activities to children of its employees and from neighbouring areas is reflected in the 48
schools being currently run in NTPC power projects benefiting about 40,000 students.
These schools are managed by premier academic societies like the DPS Society, the
DAV Society, the Chinmaya Mission Trust, St. Joseph's Society and the Kendriya
Vidyalaya Sangathan, among others. Apart from providing infrastructural and
financial support wherever required, NTPC also provides requisite support to ensure
availaibility of qualified teachers and quality annual educational plans for each and
every institution.
Coaching Classes
NTPC also provides a 50% subsidy for organising coaching classes in power project
townships, for students who wish to pursue higher studies in engineering and
medicine..
Training to Principals and Teachers
To make education more efficient, effective and enjoyable NTPC conducts regular
training programmes for teachers in order to upgrade their teaching and technical
skills. Apart from this, workshops are also organised for principals through Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad - India's premier business school. Overall
excellence in these schools is ensured through improved educational standards,
innovative extra-curricular activities , value education and implementing professional
management systems.
Extra-Curricular Activities
NTPC also takes initiative to propagate overall personality development of students by
organising quiz competitions for the children at project, regional and national levels,

21. through Medha Pratiyogita, theatre workshops through reputed institutes like NSD and
SPIC MACAY, Scouts and Guides training, sports activities for children in the
townships and coaching camps for various sports events. The children are encouraged
to actively participate in cultural meets to discover their creative potential. Students are
also encouraged to become „News Readers‟ for the monthly video magazines of project
townships. Besides this educational films obtained from Children‟s Film Society (CFSI)
are regularly screened over the cable TV network in townships.
Inclusive Education
NTPC has successfully introduced the concept of Inclusive Education in its project
schools so that children with special needs can study alongside other children. The
objective is to ensure quick, easy and dignified integration of children with special
needs in the social mainstream.
A pilot project on Inclusive Education has been taken up at Dadri. Children with special
needs were identified from neighbouring villages and they have been integrated in its
schools from the academic session 2005-2006. This model will also be adopted by
NTPC schools.
Adult Education
Introduced with a view to meet NTPC‟s social initiatives towards propagation of adult
education, the company aims at providing functional adult literacy with a view to
endow the illiterate with skills for self directed learning.
Other Initiatives
NTPC Foundation
NTPC Foundation, registered in December‟2004, is striving to serve and empower the
physically challenged and economically weaker sections of the society. The Foundation
is carrying out focused CSR activities in identified niche areas of helping the physically
handicapped and other marginalized communities.
Recent initiatives of NTPC Foundation in line with current need and priorities are:
ICT Centres:
The Foundation has set up Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre for
the physically challenged at Delhi University. The ICT Centre, set up jointly by NTPC
Foundation and University of Delhi and inaugurated in Oct‟08, will enable
approximately 1000 physically challenged students to learn IT Skills and help them
move along with the mainstream society. Similar Centres for the visually challenged
have been started at Mysore, Thiruvananthpuram, Lucknow and Ajmer. The efforts of
Foundation are being appreciated by one and all. Similar ICT facilities are planned to
be set up at all the States in a phased manner.
DOT Centres:
NTPC Foundation is running Directly Observable Treatment Centres (DOTs) in its
hospitals at 10 power stations to take care of tuberculosis patients in the vicinity of 25
km radius of these stations. Besides providing space and doctors‟ services, your

22. Company has also given mobile vans and diagnostic equipment to the Centres.
District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC):
The Foundation has also set up District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) in
collaboration with National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH) at
NTPC- Tanda which is serving the beneficiaries in nearby areas.
Distributed Generation (DG) Programmes for Rural Electrification.
NTPC Foundation is also providing grants for setting up of Distributed Generation
Projects for preparation of feasibility report, DPR, Insurance, Energy Plantation and for
meeting funding gap limited to 30% of the approved project cost.
Relief Operations
NTPC has always reached out to victims of natural calamities or any other disaster.
Supported Tsunami Victims
Rs. 15.2 million as employees‟ contributions and Rs.80 million from the company was
donated to Prime Minister‟s Relief Fund.
Treatment provided to 7,838 patients.
Provided food to 18,398 villagers & children.
Assisted in restoration of power supply in 53 relief camps.
Livelihood
"Poverty is the worst form of violence."
-Mahatma Gandhi
NTPC focuses on enhancing quality, skill and sustainability of the poor, thus widening
the scope of livelihood opportunities for them. Some of the related activities are:-
Organising training for vocational trades.
Facilitating government sponsored schemes.
Schemes for specific target groups like women, disabled, elderly and other
marginalised groups.
Marketing tie-ups.
Creating small-scale economic opportunities other than farming.
Voluntary initiatives
NTPC volunteers run E-VOICE (Employees Voluntary Organisation for Initiatives in
Community Empowerment) at its stations with numerous programmes on education,
livelihood, health, advocacy, etc.
NTPC employees are contributing actively to 25 E-VOICE across the country.
Community Development
The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility is deeply ingrained in NTPC's culture.

23. Through its expansive CSR initiatives NTPC strives to develop mutual trust with the
communities that surround its Power Stations.
Right from social to developmental work of the community and welfare based
dependence, to creating greater self reliance; constant endeavour is to institutionalise
social responsibility on various levels.
NTPC's CSR-CD Policy, July 04, establishes NTPC foundation as a trust and initiating
scheme for economic self reliance of physically challenged persons (PCP).
NTPC's approach towards CSR, further articulated in the corporate objectives on
sustainable power development, is as follows:
To contribute to sustainable power development by discharging corporate social
responsibilities.
lead the sector in the areas of resettlement and rehabilitation and environment
protection including effective ash-utilisation, peripheral development and energy
conservation practices.
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Participation by NTPC in UN Global Compact
ITI Adoption
NTPC Partners with the State and Central Government to improve the quality of skilled
workforce
The Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are the backbone of Vocational education in
India and they provide the workforce required for doing the skilled jobs in the Industry.
Over the years a number weaknesses have developed in these ITIs including rigid
training structure, inadequate trained vocational instructors, lack of modern equipment
and machinery and weak linkage with Industry. These deficiencies created a
mismatch between the trained manpower produced by the ITIs and those required by
the industry.
To address these issues, the Finance Minister in his Budget speech 2007-08
announced a scheme for up-gradation of ITIs under Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
The scheme envisaged the up-gradation of the ITI through a tripartite arrangement
between State Government (owner of the ITI, shall continue the recurring expenditure,
appoint new instructors), Central Government (provide Rs 2.5 Cr funds for up-
gradation) and an Industry (provide management expertise to run the ITI).
NTPC is partnering with the State and Central Government in this endeavor, which will
go a long way to improve the quality of vocational education in the country and make it
demand driven so as to ensure better employability of the graduates. All the NTPC
stations and projects explored the areas in the vicinity and identified the ITIs. After the
getting the consent from the State Governments for adopting the ITIs, the Institute
Management Committee (IMC) was formed. The IMC included members from local
industry and nominees of the State Government. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is
then signed between the three Parties. NTPC has signed MoA at 15 locations in
different states (Korba, Badarpur, Barh, Tapovan Vishnugarh, Lohari Nagpala,
Farakka, Kayamkulam, Simhadri, Ramagundam, Kawas , Koldam, Talcher-Super,

24. Anta, Mouda). The IMC then prepares an Institute Development Plan (IDP) applies for
an interest free loan of Rs 2.5 Cr. This is examined by a state level steering committee
and then based on the comments the Central Government sanctions the IMC, which is
payable after 10 years in equal annual installments over a period of 20 years. In
addition to the adoption of ITIs in the PPP scheme, NTPC has also entered into a MoA
with the State Govt. of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for up-gradation of ITI at Faridabad
and Dadri respectively.
All the 15 ITIs adopted under PPP scheme have been given loan of Rs 2.5 Cr by the
central Government and the up-gradation activities are at full swing. The State
Government is facilitating the process. New trades relevant to the local Industry are
being added in most of the adopted ITIs. The ITI instructors are being trained to
provide better education. The classrooms and the institute buildings are being
repaired. New machinery is being purchased for laboratories and the workshops. The
Libraries of the ITIs shall be getting new books. A detailed action plan has been
chalked out by the Nodal Officers of these projects/ plants and the same is being
implemented.
Scholarships Programme
Expanding its outreach in the area of social concern, NTPC has started a scholarship
scheme to promote the educational interests of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled
Tribe/Physically Challenged students and thus helping them in shaping their careers
as well.
NTPC Scholarship Scheme - X
NTPC Scholarship Scheme - X for SC / ST / PC students pursuing MBA / PGDBM
course with specialization in HR / Finance from 16 NTPC notified Institutes.
NTPC uplifts local economy in Singrauli region
The NTPC is not just the leading power generating company in the country. It is also
one of the topmost public sector undertakings which have been playing a dynamic role
in transforming the lives of the people in various regions locating its projects. Its
sustained work for the resettlement and rehabilitation of the affected people as also
the community development programmes in the adjoining villages is a testimony to the
deep commitment of NTPC to its corporate social responsibility. In the process, NTPC
projects have helped in imparting high growth to the local village economy, apart from
improving the standard of living of the project affected persons and the villagers.
NTPC‟s CSR programmes have been continuously improving upon the resettlement and
rehabilitation work through a process of consultations with the affected people and
various non-government organizations.

25. AREA
The Singrauli region falls in two districts i.e. Sidhi in Madhya Pradesh and Sonbhadra
in Uttar Pradesh There are three Super Thermal Power Stations/Projects in this region
Singrauli, Vindhyachal and Rihand. Singrauli and Rihand plants are in Sonbhadra
district of Uttar Pradesh, whereas the Vindhyachal Plant is in the Singrauli district of
Madhya Pradesh. They are fed by the Rihand Reservoir and the Northern Coalfield
Company Limited. Geographically, the area is full of hills covering thousands of tons of
coal underneath. The density of forest is very thin in a radius of 50+kilometers.
The land in Singrauli region was not agriculturally rich because of its physical feature
and frequent drought, and large number of people were dependent on traditional
occupations for their livelihood. They were either labour on the fields of the landlords or
earned their living through gathering from forests. Due to frequent drought, food drops
were taken place number of times. Even after the construction of Govind Ballabh Pant
Sagar Dam in the first five year plan, lands in the areas away from reservoir were not
fertile.
NTPC PROJECTS:
Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station (SSTPS)
This power station was set up in 1977. It is a pit head Thermal Power Station having
an installed capacity of 2000 MW with five units of 200 MW each and two units of 500
MW each.
Water supply for the purpose is drawn from the Rihand reservoir. Several States like
U.P. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi etc.
have benefited from electricity generated by the project.
Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project
Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC is located in the district of Sidhi/
Singrauli in the State of Madhya Pradesh. This project is in Singrauli region which
adjoins the State of Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh and is about 225 Kms., south of
Varanasi City. Vindhyachal is a pithead Power Station of installed capacity 1260 MW
(6X210 MW) under Stage-I , 1000 MW (2X500 MW) of Stage-II) and 1000 MW (2X500
MW) under Stage-III. Presently the total capacity of this project is 3260 and 1000MW of
Stage-IV is under construction.
Rihand Super Thermal Power Project (RhSTPP)
Rihand Super Thermal Power Project (RhSTPP) is located in the District of Sonebhadra
in the state of Uttar Pradesh and 225 KM from Varanasi and is the third NTPc project
in Singrauli region.
RhSTPP is a pithead power station with a capacity of 2000 MW in two stages, 1000
MW (2x500 MW each) in Stage-I and 1000 MW (2x500 MW each) in Stage-II. The Stage-
I & II of the project is already commissioned. Presently total capacity of this project is
2000MW and 1000MW of stage-III is in an advance stage of erection.

26. Services & Initiatives
At NTPC we are proud of the fact that we have successfully explored more
than one way to generate power. Other than thermal power, we operate in
hydro and gas regions too.
As a natural progression of our in-depth understanding of the power sector
and our formidable track record, NTPC has now ventured into three related
fields. Consultancy for the power sector, setting up a training institute for the
same and R&D.
Consultancy
The Consultancy Wing of NTPC, with an ISO 9001:2000 accreditation, undertakes all
the Consultancy and turnkey project contracts for Domestic and International clients in
the different phases of Power plants With the string of achievements behind it, NTPC
has emerged as the acknowledged leader in engineering, construction, O&M,
RLA/R&M and management of power projects.
Why NTPC as consultant?
As a result of the phenomenal success achieved by NTPC in executing its own power
projects, many utilities from India and abroad started approaching NTPC to gain from
the rich experience gained by NTPC. With this in view NTPC formally established its
Consultancy Wing in 1989.
Since then NTPC Consultancy has secured 490 orders from Domestic & International
Clients.
NTPC is registered as a consultant with several leading international development and
financial institutions such as The World Bank, The Asian Development Bank, The
African Development Bank and UNDP.
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NTPC's vast pool of technically qualified and managerial manpower is well supported
by excellent infrastructure and knowledge management facilities to deliver the client
time bound, qualitative and cost effective solution meeting the global standards
At NTPC, we offer consultancy services related to infrastructure sector business such
as:
Fossil fuel based thermal power plants
Combined cycle power plants
Cogeneration plants
Water supply and treatment
Environment engineering and management

27. International Marketing
Towards the end of last century, many countries started structural changes in their
infrastructure sectors. Many countries decided to un-bundle their hitherto government
controlled power sector. Further, in order to meet the growing demand for power,
privatization of power projects emerged as the most outstanding choice. These actions
of many progressive governments resulted in a number of opportunities for private
players in power sector. These include development of power projects as Independent
Power Producers (IPP).
About NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance)
NTPC is a technology driven company and is fully aligned to the needs of adapting to
emerging technologies and upgrading the technologies through R&D. The company is
particularly sensitive to R&D and paradigm shift which it can make. Towards this,
NTPC has a multi-pronged approach. NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research
Alliance) has come into existence in 2009 after merging of R&D center (Established in
1981) and Energy Technologies.
The focus areas are: Climate change, waste management, new & renewable energy,
efficiency improvement and cost reduction besides providing scientific support to NTPC
and external utilities for improving availability, reliability and efficiency.
The focus is on developing cutting edge technologies by carrying out applied research
which will manifest into cost reduction and environment protection. NETRA is
networked with Institutes/organizations for research related to development of cost
economic technologies in the field of Climate change, New & Renewable energy,
efficiency & reliability enhancement of thermal power generation and
CO2 mitigation/fixation. It is also in the dialogue with many International
institutes/organizations for networking in these areas.
Initiatives are taken to develop technologies for reducing forced outages, installing
intelligent online monitoring of critical components, understanding the likely damages
due to corrosion and providing appropriate solutions etc. Effort is being made for
reducing cost of generation by either increasing the overhaul cycle or reducing overhaul
duration through correct and proper health assessment of critical components,
developing diagnostic tools and ensures environmental & safety compliances. The
prime thrust is towards clean and economic power generation. The Patents have been
filed in the areas of climate change, waste management etc.
Research Advisory Council (RAC) comprising of eminent scientists and experts from
India and abroad has been constituted to steer NETRA for high end research. In-house
Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) has also been constituted to provide directions
improving plant performance & reducing cost of generation.
The key expertise lies in providing scientific support to stations for improving their life,
performance and developing technologies for clean & economic power generation for
the sustainable growth of power sector.
NETRA is a Member of IEA GHG R&D Program France, IERE Japan & CSLF
France.NETRA is National Boiler Board Certified RLA Agency.