Our Journey

Incorporated on November 7.

Shri D.V Kapur took over on March 19 as the first Chairman & Managing Director of NTPC. On December 8, the Government of India cleared NTPC's first pithead Super thermal power project at Singrauli in Uttar Pradesh. The authorised share capital of the company was RS.125 crore.

NTPC acquired the first patch of land at Singrauli in September. The first batch of executive trainees joined in the Company. The first Major contract of Rs.57.5 million was awarded for site leaving work at Singrauli in June.

NTPC-Korba and NTPC-Ramagundam projects cleared by GoI in January and February, respectively. Hon. Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai laid the Foundation Stone for NTPCRamagundam on 14 November.

Government of India approved the implementation of Farakka Project in March. The authorised share capital of the company rose from Rs.125 crore to Rs 300 crore.

Former Soviet Union offered to assist in seeting up of power stations. Vidhayachal was identified as the first project for such assistance. The authorized share capital was raised from Rs.300 crore to Rs800 crore in June.

On 29 December, Hon. Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, laid the Foundation Stone of NTPC-Farakka.

On 12 November, Hon. Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi laid the Foundation Stone of NTPC-Vindhyachal. Shri AK Sah, CMD, NTPC, was also present.

NTPC-Ramagundam became operational on 26 November by commissioning its frst 200 MW Unit.

The transmission line based on HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, commission for power transmission from Rihand to Delhi. Singrauli project received a World Bank loan USD 150 million through the Government of India.

In December, GoI approved the setting up of 3 gas-based combined-cycle projects by NTPC at Kawas (Gujarat), Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh) and Anta (Rajasthan). For these projects, the World Bank agreed to provide US$485 million, which was the largest single loan in the history of the bank.

Shri ML Shishoo, CMD, NTPC, reviewing Rihand with power ministry offcials.

Crossed the 5000 MW installed capacity mark. Korba also entered the 500 MW phase by synchronising its first 500 MW unit on May 31st.

Raised first syndicated Japanese loan of 30 billion JPY. Rihand entered the Operational phase by commissioning its first 500 MW unit on March 31st. The first 500 MW unit Ramagundam was commissioned on June 26th.

Consultancy division launched. First unit (88 MW) of first gas based combined cycle power plant at Anta, Rajasthan commissioned.

Prime Minister Shram Awards presented by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Chandra Shekhar.

Vindhyachal recorded completion of stage I activities by synchronising its sixth and last 210 MW unit in February. The first unit of NTPC (Dadri) was commissioned on December 21st.

Pursuant to legislation by the Parliament of India, the transmission systems owned by the company was transferred to Power Grid Corporation Limited.

For the first time, IBRD extended direct loan of USD 400 million under time slice concept for its projects.

Jhanor-Gandhar(Gujarat)becomes the first thermal power station to have commissioned an integrated Liquid Waste Treatment Plant(LWTP).

NTPC celebrated 20 years (1975-1995) of its existence. Various programmes were organised to mark its twentieth anniversary. On July 25th, the new campus of Power Management Institute (PMI) was inaugurated by Shri N.K.P. Salve, Union Minister of Power.

Continuous running of sixth unit(210 MW)of Ramagundam for 406 days for the first time in India. PLF of Talcher Thermal reached 43.7% from 18.7% at the time of takeover.

Hon. Prime Minister Shri IK Gujral laid the Foundation Stone of NTPC Faridabad on 3 August. 

Commissioned the first Naptha based plant at Kayamkulam with a capacity of 350 MW.

Dadri Thermal Power Project, Uttar Pradesh adjudged the best in India with a PLF of 96.12%. Dadri, Uttar Pradesh certified with ISO-14001 on October 7th.

Commenced construction of a first hydro-electric power project of 800MW capacity in Himachal Pradesh.

NTPC-Vindhyachal’s 2,260 MW unit was dedicated to the nation in July; Shri CP Jain, CMD, NTPC, graced the occasion.

Three wholly owned subsidiaries of NTPC viz. NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited,NTPC Hydro Limited and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited incorporated, Crossed the 20000 MW installed capacity mark.

Participated in ‘Mission-2012 Power for All’ launched by GoI. Tripartite Agreement (TPA) was signed with Reserve Bank of India.

Contract for the first Super Critical Thermal Power Plant at Sipat awarded.

International Project Management Award for NTPC Simhadri, at the International Project Management Association World Congress. NTPC was the only Asian company to receive this award.

Hon. Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh laid the Foundation Stone of NTPC Bongaigaon on 16 January.

765 KV switchyard transmission system energized at Sipat, the largest in the country. Hon. Union Minister of Power Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde, Power Secretary, Shri RV Shahi, Hon. Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh Shri Raman Singh and Shri T Sankaralingam, CMD, NTPC, at the occasion with offcials.

Shri RS Sharma, CMD, NTPC, addressing the media, where he spoke on NTPC’s achievements and future plans.

NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), NTPC’s Research & Development wing.

NTPC-Dadri Unit-V successfully commissioned. This was the first unit planned to provide power to Commonwealth Games to be organized in Delhi in October 2010.

Dedication of Mouda Super Thermal Power Station Stage I by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 21, 2014.

On 2 November, Hon. Union Minister of Power Shri Piyush Goyal honoured Shri AK Jha, CMD, NTPC, for NTPC’s contribution towards Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, by successfully constructing toilets across 17 states, covering 83 districts of India. 29,000 toilets constructed under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

PM Shri Narendra Modi NarLaid Foundation Stone for Telangana STPP Phase-1.

NTPC-Dadri bagged Top Plant 2016 Award, by Power Magazine of USA in the Coal-fired Generation category. Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated NTPC-Koldam to the nation on 18 October.

Received the SCOPE Award for RTI Act, 2005 Compliance at SCOPE Meritorious Awards, in New Delhi from Hon. President Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Implemented Coal Rationalization for low-cost power. NTPC’s 2nd Masala Bond got listed on London Stock Exchange on 8 May.

Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated NTPC-Dulanga to the nation on 22 September.

Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of NTPC-Patratu on 25 May.

On 4 January in New Delhi, NTPC was awarded ‘Best Performing Utility of the Country in Thermal Power Sector’ by Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP). Shri RK Singh, Hon. Union Minister of State I/C for Power and New & Renewable Energy, presented the award to Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC.

The 2,000th coal rake from NTPC-Pakri Barwadih flagged off on 12 January.

Shri AK Bhalla, Secretary, Power, inaugurated the Techno Galaxy Exhibition at IPS-2019 in Raipur. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, was also present. The exhibition showcased technologies and products by 42 Indian and international manufacturers.

Achieved 6.81 MMT of coal production from Pakri-Barwadih. Production had crossed the mine plan target. The mine started coal production from 1 April 2019.

Acquisition of GoI stake in THDC & NEEPCO.

First Single-day 1 BU generation achieved on 18.01.2021.

Shri Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India, dedicated and laid the foundation stone of 5 Green Energy Projects of NTPC in Ramagundam Floating Solar Project (100MW) in Telangana, Kayamkulam Floating Solar Project (92MW) in Kerala, Nokh Solar Project (735MW) in Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh, Ladakh and Green Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blending Project in Kawas, Gujarat.

Installed RE capacity crossed 3GW.