New Delhi: State-owned power major NTPC Ltd. celebrated its 52nd Raising Day at its Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) in Lucknow on November 7, highlighting its growth, regional power generation performance and expansion plans.
The celebrations were led by Ruma De Sharma, Regional Head of HR, who hoisted the NTPC flag, followed by the rendition of the NTPC Geet.
Addressing employees, Sharma highlighted NTPC's journey from its first project at Singrauli in 1975 to becoming a Maharatna company with an installed capacity of 91,668 MW. She reiterated the company's target of achieving 149 GW of capacity by 2032, with an increased focus on renewable energy, sustainability and emerging technologies.
Highlighting the Northern Region's operational performance, Sharma said the region generated 69,964.63 million units (MU) of electricity up to November 4, 2026, accounting for 24.9 percent of NTPC Group's total generation. The region recorded a plant load factor (PLF) of 75 percent during the period.
She also highlighted key upcoming projects in the region, including the 1,600 MW Singrauli Stage-III expansion, 2,400 MW Meja expansion and 1,000 MW of solar projects in Uttar Pradesh.
On the sustainability front, NTPC's Northern Region planted more than 2.38 lakh saplings and achieved 86.12 percent ash utilisation up to October 2026. The company is also implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in areas such as education, skill development, renewable energy and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
As part of the Raising Day celebrations, Uttra Club extended support to an old-age home by distributing essential items, including adult diapers, fruits and snack packets, in the presence of Ladies Club committee members.
Winners of Hindi Pakhwada and Swachhta Pakhwada competitions were also felicitated during the event. The celebrations concluded with a ceremonial balloon release.
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