NTPC Bongaigaon Celebrates 52nd Raising Day with Pride, Felicitates Employees for Excellence and Humanitarian Contributions
Bongaigaon, 7 November 2026: NTPC Bongaigaon celebrated the 52nd Raising Day of NTPC Limited with enthusiasm, pride and renewed resolve towards operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth at the New Administrative Building on 7 November 2026. The occasion commemorated 51 glorious years of NTPC’s contribution to India’s energy security, industrial advancement and nation-building journey since its inception in 1975.
The celebrations commenced with the ceremonial hoisting of the NTPC Flag by Shri Arnab Maitra, Executive Director and Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, followed by the rendition of the NTPC Geet. The ceremony witnessed the participation of Shri Anurag Gupta, General Manager (O&M), Shri Rajesh Kumar Maji, General Manager (Maintenance & Ash Dyke Management), senior officials, Heads of Departments, representatives of unions and associations,welfare bodies, ladies club and employees of NTPC Bongaigaon.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Arnab Maitra reflected upon NTPC’s remarkable journey from a thermal power generation company to India’s largest integrated power utility, with an expanding presence across conventional generation, renewable energy and emerging clean energy technologies. He highlighted NTPC’s instrumental role in strengthening the nation’s energy security and supporting India’s aspirations for sustainable, self-reliant and inclusive development.
Emphasising that organisational excellence is built upon the collective efforts of its people, Shri Maitra encouraged employees to continuously strengthen the culture of safety, quality, operational discipline, technological innovation and professional accountability. He also highlighted NTPC Bongaigaon’s contributions towards ensuring reliable power generation in the North Eastern Region, improvements in operational efficiency, record achievements in ash utilisation, environmental conservation and impactful community development initiatives. He urged the NTPC Bongaigaon fraternity to embrace emerging technologies, pursue continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of performance in every sphere of activity.
A major highlight of the occasion was the felicitation of employees for their outstanding professional achievements, dedication and exemplary human values. The prestigious Employee of the Year Awards were conferred upon five employees in recognition of their exceptional contributions to organisational performance, while six employees received the Power Excel Awards for demonstrating professional excellence and exemplary commitment towards their responsibilities.
Adding a deeply meaningful dimension to the celebrations, the Manveeyata Puraskar was presented to two employees in recognition of their extraordinary compassion, humanitarian service and commitment to social responsibility.
The celebrations were further enlivened by the ceremonial release of balloons and cake-cutting, bringing together employees in a shared expression of pride, camaraderie and optimism for the future. Subsequently, employees joined the live broadcast of the Raising Day celebrations from NTPC’s Corporate Centre, including the address by the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Limited.
Earlier in the day, a walkathon and a plantation drive were also organised as part of the Raising Day celebrations, reflecting NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to promoting physical well-being, environmental consciousness and sustainable living. The initiatives reinforced the importance of healthy lifestyles, collective participation and ecological responsibility, extending the spirit of the celebrations beyond organisational achievements to the larger ideals of personal wellness and environmental stewardship.
The occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate NTPC’s distinguished legacy while reaffirming NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to operational reliability, technological advancement, environmental responsibility and the socio-economic progress of the communities it serves. As NTPC moves forward into another year of its journey, the celebrations reflected the collective determination of its workforce to carry forward the organisation’s rich legacy of excellence while contributing to India’s transition towards a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable energy future.
