योजना के मुख्य उद्देश्य

Coal Gasification Scheme का मुख्य उद्देश्य कोयले के उपयोग को कैप्चर करना और उसे ईंधन में बदलना है। इससे पर्यावरण को बेहतर बनाने के साथ-साथ ऊर्जा की कमी को भी दूर किया जा सकेगा। इस योजना के तहत, कई नई तकनीकों का उपयोग किया जाएगा, जिससे भारत की ऊर्जा आत्मनिर्भरता बढ़ेगी।

कंपनियों के नए प्रस्ताव, सरकार की बढ़ती उम्मीदें

अदाणी और NTPC के अलावा, 7 अन्य कंपनियों ने भी विभिन्न प्रस्ताव दिए हैं। इनमें से कई प्रोजेक्ट्स में नई तकनीकें शामिल हैं, जो देश की बिजली उत्पादन में सुधार करेंगी। इस स्कीम में गैस उत्पादन को बढ़ाने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास किए जाएंगे। सभी कंपनियों का लक्ष्य है कि वे इस योजना में अपनी विशेषज्ञता का पूरा उपयोग करें। सरकार की नजर में, इस योजना से कोयले का उपयोग आसान और सस्ता होगा। जिससे भारत की ऊर्जा जरूरतें पूरी करने में मदद मिलेगी। यह योजना न केवल उद्योग के लिए फायदेमंद होगी, बल्कि रोजगार के नए अवसर भी पैदा करेगी। कोयले से बने उत्पादों का उपयोग बढ़ाने की संभावना भारतीय बाजार में नई जान डाल सकती है।

Coal Gasification Scheme: पर्यावरण सुरक्षा का ध्यान, आने वाले समय में प्रतिस्पर्धा

Coal Gasification Scheme का एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू यह है कि इससे प्रदूषण कम करने में मदद मिलेगी। जब कोयले को गैस में बदला जाएगा, तो इसके हानिकारक प्रभाव भी कम होंगे। इससे उद्योगों को क्लीनर एनर्जी की ओर बढ़ने का अवसर मिलेगा, जो पर्यावरण के लिए भी लाभकारी है। जब कंपनियों ने इस योजना के लिए आवेदन किया है, तो यह प्रतीत होता है कि आगे चलकर इस क्षेत्र में प्रतिस्पर्धा बढ़ेगी। जिससे तकनीकी नवाचार और सस्ती ऊर्जा स्रोतों की उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित होगी। इस योजना को देखते हुए औद्योगिक विकास की नई संभावनाएँ खुलेंगी।

नवीनतम तकनीक का समावेश, अर्थव्यवस्था पर असर

इस योजना में इस्तेमाल होने वाली तकनीकें उच्च गुणवत्ता की होंगी, जिससे उत्पादन दक्षता बढ़ेगी। इन तकनीकों की मदद से, उपभोक्ताओं को बेहतर और सस्ता ऊर्जा उत्पाद मिल सकेगा। योजना में उद्योग के सर्वश्रेष्ठ दिमागों को शामिल किया जाएगा, ताकि सफलता की संभावनाओं को बढ़ाया जा सके। इस योजना से देश की अर्थव्यवस्था में सकारात्मक बदलाव देखने को मिल सकता है। सरकारी इन्वेस्टमेंट से अन्य क्षेत्रों में भी बढ़ोतरी हो सकती है। Coal Gasification के तहत की जाने वाली परियोजनाएँ न केवल दीर्घकालिक हैं, बल्कि आर्थिक विकास के लिए भी महत्वपूर्ण होंगी।

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During the company’s 50th Annual General Meeting, Singh outlined NTPC’s transition from a traditional power producer to a comprehensive and integrated energy company. This transition includes a robust presence across all facets of the energy value chain, incorporating renewables, storage solutions, nuclear power, mining activities, power trading, and advancements in emerging energy technologies.

Renewable Energy Capacity Goals

Singh highlighted the company’s aspirations, stating that NTPC has set a target to establish 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032 as part of its overarching goal of achieving 149 GW of total generation capacity. He remarked, “The next phase will be even more ambitious: 149 GW by 2032 and 244 GW by 2037, along with 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032,” emphasising the organisation’s optimism about the long-term demand for electricity in India and NTPC’s role in meeting future energy needs.

The Chairman pointed out that the nation’s electricity demand is growing rapidly due to various factors such as industrial development, infrastructure projects, urban expansion, electric mobility, and the increase in digital services and data centres. The peak power demand has already surpassed 270 GW and is anticipated to reach approximately 459 GW by the financial year 2036, presenting significant opportunities for power producers.

Record Capacity Addition and Future Prospects

Singh stated that the NTPC Group achieved a record capacity addition of 9.6 GW during the financial year 2026, the highest yearly increment in the company’s history, with nearly 60 per cent stemming from non-fossil fuel sources. Currently, the group’s total installed capacity is around 89 GW, complemented by a project pipeline of nearly 35.7 GW, which ensures visibility for sustained growth in the future.

The company is also actively positioning itself in emerging sectors. NTPC Green Energy Limited reported a more than twofold increase in its renewable generation to 14.6 billion units in FY26. Additionally, NTPC is developing considerable capabilities in battery energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, and long-duration storage technologies.

Commitment to Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is regarded as a key future growth sector for NTPC. The company aims to contribute approximately 30 GW of nuclear capacity towards India’s goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. Currently, NTPC is advancing the 2.8 GW Mahi Banswara nuclear project located in Rajasthan while exploring further opportunities in various states.

Strong Financial Performance

On the financial front, the NTPC Group has reported its highest-ever consolidated profit after tax of Rs 27,546 crore for FY26, reflecting a 15 per cent increase from the previous year. The standalone profit also saw an 18 per cent rise, reaching Rs 23,162 crore. Despite higher levels of capital expenditure, the company has maintained a robust balance sheet, showcasing an improved debt-equity ratio of 1.32.

Looking to the future, Singh expressed that the next decade is poised to be one of the most pivotal growth phases in NTPC’s history, driven by increasing electricity demands and a diversified energy mix. He affirmed that the company will focus on completing ongoing projects, accelerating renewable and storage capacity, enhancing fuel security, expanding its nuclear transition, and developing new energy ventures. In doing so, NTPC aims to remain a reliable partner in India’s growth while evolving into a comprehensive energy company, balancing energy security with a commitment to a clean energy transition.

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The month-long program conducted during the summer holidays aims to provide these girls with holistic development opportunities. The curriculum includes both basic academics in Hindi / local language, English, Mathematics, Environmental Science (EVS), basic exposure to computers and practical sessions including English communication, computer literacy, yoga, health, hygiene, safety, fitness dance, theatre, sports and public speaking. In addition, the participants will also go for industrial visits. Motivational lectures will be delivered by inspiring dignitaries in different spheres of life to inspire and instill confidence in the young minds.

The primary objective of the GEM initiative is to build confidence and create an environment that supports the learning and development of essential life skills among girls from underprivileged communities. It also aims at reducing gender biasness and promotes gender equality by encouraging young girls to dream, grow and explore their potential.

Launched in 2018 as a pilot project at just three locations with 392 participants, the GEM initiative has evolved into a national movement. Over the years, GEM has expanded its footprint to 17 states, providing life-changing opportunities to over 10000 young girls.

The girls who participated in the program emerged more independent and self-confident, empowered with a strong “can-do” spirit. It helped them discover their interests, develop their skills and broaden their capabilities.

The GEM Workshop has garnered widespread acclaim for its holistic approach to skill development, confidence-building, and mentorship. By equipping girls with essential tools, NTPC aims to pave the way for a brighter future for upcoming generations. It seeks to empower girls to become catalysts of change, influencing not only themselves but also their families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

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NTPC engages with the central government on policy issues, providing suggestions and views to shape the power sector’s policy framework. Continuous engagement with state governments is undertaken for new project development, issue resolution related to payment by DISCOMs (distribution companies), and policy advocacy

India’s leading integrated power producer NTPC Limited has been recognised as one of the “World’s Best Employers 2023” in the Forbes World’s Best Employers list 2023 released on 10th Oct 2023. It ranked 261^st out of top 700 companies in the World ranking and is the only Indian PSU to figure in the list. In the Financial Year 2023-24, NTPC achieved a net profit of Rs 21,332.45 crore on a consolidated basis and Rs 18,079.39 crore on a standalone basis.

NTPC has been spending more than the prescribed amount as per the Company’s Act for its CSR initiatives each year. In the FY 2023-24, the PSU spent 200.57 crore (on a standalone basis) on CSR initiatives, exceeding the prescribed 2% limit. For group CSR projects on a consolidated basis, NTPC incurred an expenditure of Rs 254.62 crore impacting 16.3 lakh lives. Total CSR obligation for the financial year was Rs 112.79 crore.

CSR of NTPC

CSR has been synonymous with NTPC’s core business of power generation. Since its inception, the Company has been very sensitive to the needs of the neighbouring community and persons whose livelihood has been affected due to the establishment of a power plant. Considering this the company has been undertaking its community development initiatives, majorly at the local sites of its operations. However, considering inclusive growth & environment sustainability, some of the activities are also undertaken by it in different parts of the country to supplement governmental efforts. NTPC conducts a majority of its CSR initiatives through the NTPC Foundation.

During FY 2024, NTPC’s CSR programmes benefitted about 581 villages and more than 558 schools at different locations. As per NTPC’s Annual Report for FY 2024, the Company’s CSR initiatives have touched the lives of around 16.3 lakh people residing at remote locations in various parts of the country.

NTPC’s focus areas of CSR activities are Health, Sanitation, Safe Drinking Water and Education. Moreover, Capacity Building of the youth, Women Empowerment, Social Infrastructure Development, livelihood creation through support for implementation of innovative agriculture & livestock development, support to Physically Challenged Person (PCPs), and for the activities contributing towards Environment Sustainability have also been taken up.

Apart from CSR, NTPC undertakes initiatives to ensure environmental sustainability. These include large-scale tree plantation and maintenance, installation of rooftop solar PV systems on power stations, public utility buildings, and schools, as well as the implementation of vermicomposting, bio-methanation plants, and paper recycling machines.

NTPC Foundation

With an objective to serve and empower the physically challenged and economically weaker sections of the society including women, NTPC Foundation has been set up by NTPC to take up projects & programmes addressing niche domains of socio-economic concerns. Through various initiatives such as operating healthcare centres, establishing disability rehabilitation centres, offering IT education, providing scholarships, promoting sports, and empowering women through skill training programmes, the NTPC Foundation strives to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Major activities of the foundation include:

Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)

GEM is a program wherein a four-week residential workshop for girl-children in the age group of 10 to 12 years is organised. The workshop aims at the upliftment of girl children through various interventions to make girls self-reliant and confident in all walks of life and become a catalyst in transforming their lives, and the lives of their families and bringing positive changes in the community they live in and the nation at large.

The participants for the summer residential workshop are selected from various Govt. Schools of villages in the vicinity of the Company’s Projects/Stations including the Company’s Joint Ventures and Subsidiaries. The entire cost of the programme including their boarding and lodging in a safe and secure environment of these girl children is borne by the Company. Further, free education is provided to around 180 girl students admitted to different Township Schools of the Company.

In 2022, the programme was implemented across 33 NTPC locations and welcomed approximately 2,405 girl participants. This year, in 2023, the programme has expanded to 40 NTPC locations, with participation of around 2,700 girls.

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centres

The NTPC Foundation provides IT Skills to visually/physically challenged persons through its Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Centres. The initiative aims to extend support to specially-abled individuals to move along the mainstream society. Around 2239 students benefitted under this initiative till March’ 2021.

They are placed at different Govt. Institutes, mainly in the banking sector, through various Centres, which were set up jointly with the University of Delhi, Gauhati University (Guwahati) and Devi Ahillya Vishwavidyalaya (Indore) and four Govt. Blind Schools at Ajmer (Rajasthan), Lucknow (UP), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) and Mysore (Karnataka). Currently, ICT Centre at Devi Ahilya VishwaVidyalaya, Indore, is functional and successfully imparts training to students with disabilities.

NTPC Foundation NILD Disability Rehabilitation Centres

NTPC, in collaboration with National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan), is providing rehabilitation of Persons with Disability (PwDs) through its Disability Rehabilitation Centres at Korba, Dadri, Rihand, Tanda, Farakka and Bongaigaon through restorative surgeries, medical interventions, fitting of artificial aids and appliances, therapeutic services etc. Approximately 51500 PwDs were registered at these Centres, and around 112700 surgical corrections, serving aids & devices have been provided to them.

Programme for TB Control – DOTs cum DMC​​​​​​​

Complementing the efforts being made by Govt. of India under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) at the National level, NTPC Foundation has established 12 DOTs cum DM Centres (Directly Observed Treatment short course cum Designated Microscopy Centre) at Singrauli, Rihand, Dadri, Unchahar, Talcher, Korba, Vindhyachal, Ramagundam, Farakka, Kahalgaon & Sipat Power stations that cater to villages up to 25-30Km for Controlling the spread of TB & HIV.

Currently, 11 centres are functional, and around 55970 persons were examined for TB up to March 2021. Out of 6599 patients who tested positive, 5727 patients have completed the treatment to date, and the rest of the patients are undergoing treatment.

NTPC UTKARSH

NTPC Utkarsh is the Merit Scholarship Scheme of NTPC. In order to encourage and motivate children and youth, for higher studies, from neighbouring villages of NTPC Projects / Stations, NTPC management has launched NTPC UTKARSH – a Merit Scholarship under the NTPC Foundation applicable to students from economically weaker & marginalised section of the community in the villages in the vicinity of NTPC Projects/Stations. The scheme benefits students from neighborhood communities pursuing X, XII, ITI, BE/B.Tech and MBBS studies.

Sports Promotion

NTPC has adopted Archery as a sport to scout for talent in remote parts of India and nurture them through coaching camps to enhance India’s presence in the sports internationally. The 3-year agreement with the Archery Association of India (AAI) includes the title rights across all National Archery Championships (NACs), National Ranking Archery Tournaments (NRATs) and exclusive right to provide kits/apparel to Indian Archery teams for international participation.

NTPC’S cancer awareness and screening initiative in Mira-Bhayander

As part of its CSR, NTPC Ltd launched a major cancer awareness and screening program in Mumbai, in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre on the eve of World Tobacco Day 2024.

This initiative addresses the important issue of cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promotes public health in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre. The cancer screening and awareness camp will run for four months in the Mira Bhayander Region, benefiting approximately 5,000 police personnel.

NTPC’s initiative focuses on proactive screening and raising awareness among police personnel, recognizing their crucial role in serving and protecting the community. By addressing cancer and other NCDs, NTPC is taking vital steps towards improving health outcomes for these dedicated individuals.

130 Children Screened for Early Signs of Cardiac Anomalies in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh

Child Heart Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with NTPC, successfully conducted a medical screening camp focused on congenital heart disease (CHD) in the Nai Aabadi locality of Dadri, Noida in April 2025. The camp screened a total of 130 children for early signs of cardiac anomalies.

The joint initiative brought together a dedicated team of two doctors, four medical staff members, and two interns who carried out thorough clinical evaluations. Five children were identified as suspected CHD cases and have been referred for further diagnostic assessments and follow-up care to CHF centre in South Delhi.

Sustainability at NTPC

In addition to enriching lives through CSR activities, NTPC undertakes numerous initiatives to ensure environmental sustainability. These include large-scale tree plantation and maintenance, installation of rooftop solar PV systems on power stations, public utility buildings, and schools, as well as the implementation of vermicomposting, bio-methanation plants, and paper recycling machines. Approximately 15% of NTPC’s project cost is allocated to environmental pollution control systems.

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and Nayara Energy, a new-age international downstream energy company of international scale entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September, this year to explore opportunities in the Green Hydrogen and Green Energy space.

The MoU envisages collaboration to produce Green Hydrogen for Nayara Energy’s captive usage, accelerate decarbonisation and catalyse reduction in carbon footprint. The collaboration is in line with NTPC’s initiatives to develop hydrogen projects in India and aligns with the vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) as laid out by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NTPC Limited and Oil India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 31st August 2023, to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, green hydrogen and its derivatives, and decarbonization initiatives including through use of geothermal energy. The MoU shall also facilitate sharing of knowledge and experience on upcoming decarbonisation technologies such as carbon sequestration.

Through the MoU, the two Maharatna giants intend to enhance their footprint in the domain of renewable energy and foray into sustainable solutions towards achieving the nation’s target of achieving Net Zero by the year 2070.

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