NTPC Bongaigaon receives dual honours for excellence in CSR and environmental sustainability

New Delhi: NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon unit in Assam has been conferred with two prestigious accolades by the Greentech Foundation— the 11th CSR India Award 2025 in the category of Healthcare Promotion and the 24th Global Environment & Sustainability Award 2025 for outstanding contributions to environmental protection.

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The twin recognitions underscore NTPC Bongaigaon’s sustained commitment to community development and environmental stewardship in India’s North-Eastern region.

The CSR India Award recognises NTPC Bongaigaon’s impactful healthcare interventions in Tuensang district of Nagaland, one of the remotest and underserved regions in the country. The power major’s efforts include development of health infrastructure, supply of essential medical equipment, and implementation of outreach programs aimed at improving access to primary and preventive healthcare services for local communities.

Meanwhile, the Global Environment & Sustainability Award acknowledges the plant’s proactive environmental practices at its 750 MW power station. The unit has demonstrated responsible resource management, ecological conservation, and sustainable operational practices.

The awards were presented earlier this month at a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 12 and 14, and were received on behalf of NTPC Bongaigaon by Smriti Das, Executive (CSR, R&R, LA), and Sheeja Ambika Sasidharan, AGM (EMG).

The formal handover of awards at the Bongaigaon site was led by Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of senior officials including Debabrata Kar, GM (O&M); Amit K Asthana, Head of HR; Dr Deepayan Paul, CMO; and members of the Site Management and HR & EMG Departments.

The awards ceremony in New Delhi was graced by prominent dignitaries including Dr Jagdish Mukhi, Former Governor of Assam; Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee, IAS (Retd), Former Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises; Ravi Shankar Prasad, IAS (Retd), Former Additional Chief Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests; K Sharan, Chairman & CEO, Greentech Foundation; Dr. (Prof.) RK Dubey, Former CMD, Canara Bank; and Rajesh Soundararajan, Former IAS and Deputy Chairperson, Chidambaranar Port Authority.

Instituted by the Greentech Foundation, the CSR India Awards and Global Environment & Sustainability Awards are presented annually to organisations that display leadership in sustainable development and corporate responsibility, inspiring best practices across industries.

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