NTPC Vindhyachal Celebrates 45th Raising Day with Pride and Grandeur
NTPC Vindhyachal, the nation’s largest power station, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on November 12, 2026, with great enthusiasm and pride at the Administrative Building premises. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the NTPC Flag by Shri Kishore Kumar Hota, Executive Director (Vindhyachal), followed by the rendition of the NTPC Geet.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Kishore Kumar Hota acknowledged and appreciated the invaluable contributions of all departments towards the station’s remarkable journey of growth and excellence. He congratulated the entire team for bringing laurels to the station and the NTPC fraternity through numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. Highlighting the dedication of both internal and external stakeholders – employees, contractors, vendors, suppliers, he emphasised that their collective efforts have been instrumental in shaping Vindhyachal’s achievements and its standing as a leading power station in the country.
Shri Kishore Kumar Hota, also administered the Safety and Quality Pledge, followed by a ceremonial cake-cutting and balloon release, symbolising the collective joy and pride of the Vindhyachal family.
The occasion was graced by Shri M. Suresh, GM (O&M); Dr. B.K. Bharali, GM (Medical Services); Shri Nirmal Kumar Singh, GM (Operations & FM); Shri C.B. Ojha, GM (Operations & FM); and Shri T.N. Seetharaman, GM (Chemistry), along with Heads of Departments, representatives of unions and associations. CISF team led by Shri Maneesh Kumar Rai (Sr Commandant) along with school principals were present on the occasion. Smt Padmalaya Hota, President (Suhasini Sangh); Smt Uma Suresh, Vice President (Suhasini Sangh) & In charge (Bal Bhawan) and senior dignitaries of Suhasini Sangh were also present. The enthusiastic participation of employees and their families, school principals, CISF officers and personnel added to the celebratory spirit of the occasion.
Adding a meaningful dimension to the Raising Day celebrations, the senior management team distributed 20 bicycles to girl students of Kasturba Girls’ Hostel, Ganiyari, Waidhan, as a special initiative under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The initiative reaffirmed NTPC Vindhyachal’s commitment to education, equal opportunities and community development. Subsequently, winners of the drawing competition organised by the Environment Management Group (EMG) under the BRICS Sustainability week were felicitated with prizes.
The celebrations also showcased the creative and artistic talents of NTPC employees. Shri A.K. Srivastava, Jr Officer (Medical) captivated the audience with a poetry recitation, while Shri Saurabh Banaudha, AGM (IT), and his son, Omkar Banaudha, delighted the gathering with a melodious flute duet. A musical performance by Shri Ravindra Kumar Mishra further enriched the occasion, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the festivities.
The programme was successfully coordinated by the Human Resources, TAD department while the proceedings were skilfully anchored by Smt. Anam Khan, Officer (HR), and Shri Bharat Tawania, Executive Trainee (HR). The celebrations concluded with a vote of thanks and a group photograph, capturing the spirit of unity, enthusiasm and pride shared by the Vindhyachal family.
Through its 45th Raising Day celebrations, NTPC Vindhyachal once again reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in power generation, community empowerment and sustainable development, continuing its journey of powering progress and enriching lives.