NTPC has been awarded for the category - World Class PSE Excellence in Asia for its leadership and most efficient power utility in the country at the 5th Indian Public Sector Awards 2019 held on 1st February 2019 in New Delhi.
Shri Rabindra K Jena, Hon'ble MP, Lok Sabha(Balasore) and Ms. Neera Shastri, Daughter-in-Law of Former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the award to Shri C.V. Anand, ED (OS), NTPC in presence of power sector veterans.
Hindustan Uravarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) a joint venture company of CIL, NTPC, IOCL as the lead promoters with FCIL and HFCL as other two partners, was also awarded for its Path Breaking Innovations impacting Agricultural Economy-Neem Coated Urea. Shri A.K. Gutpa, CEO, HURL received the award from the dignitaries.