NTPC Bongaigaon Hosts Fly Ash Customer Meet 2025 to Promote Sustainable and Health-Conscious Construction Practices

NTPC Bongaigaon organised the Fly Ash Customer Meet – 2025 on 12 December 2025 at its premises, reaffirming its commitment to environmentally responsible operations and the promotion of sustainable construction practices that contribute to public health and ecological balance. The programme was graced by Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, Shri Anurag Gupta, GM (O&M), senior officials from various departments, and a wide cross-section of fly ash customers and stakeholders. Representatives from cement manufacturing units, fly ash brick manufacturers, traders and other ash-based product industries participated in the meet, with around 40 participants attending the interaction.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Maitra highlighted the critical role of eco-friendly utilisation of fly ash in addressing environmental and health concerns. Shri Anurag Gupta emphasised on the large-scale replacement of conventional red bricks with fly ash bricks, which not only conserves fertile topsoil but also significantly reduces air pollution and carbon emissions associated with traditional brick kilns—thereby contributing to improved public health outcomes.

A technical presentation by Shri B. N. Baruri from the Ash Utilisation Department focused on innovative, sustainable and compliant avenues for fly ash utilisation. This was followed by an industry presentation by Zerund Manufacturing Company, one of NTPC Bongaigaon’s major fly ash users, showcasing a wide range of ash-based products including fly ash bricks, AAC blocks and paver blocks. The presentation highlighted technological advancements and the potential for substantial CO₂ emission reduction through increased adoption of fly ash-based construction materials. An interactive session provided a constructive platform for stakeholders to discuss operational and logistical aspects such as rail loading facilities, possibilities of long-term MoUs with cement manufacturers, and pricing concerns. Shri Maitra along with NTPC team assured participants that all issues raised would be examined in detail, reinforcing NTPC Bongaigaon’s collaborative approach towards strengthening the ash utilisation ecosystem.

The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Tapas Barman, DGM (Ash Utilisation Department), who expressed appreciation to all participants and partners for their valuable inputs and continued association. Through such engagements, NTPC Bongaigaon continues to advance sustainable ash management practices, supporting cleaner construction, healthier living environments and the broader national agenda of climate-responsive development.