NTPC Bongaigaon Signs MoA with Cosmic Foundation for Installation of Solar Water RO Systems under CSR

Bongaigaon: In a significant step towards strengthening access to safe drinking water while promoting renewable energy–based solutions, NTPC Limited – Bongaigaon signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on 2 February 2026, as part of its strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of NTPC in Assam.

The MoA was signed in the presence of Shri Arindam Sinha, Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region -II & Southern Region), NTPC Limited, and Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon and Shri Anurag Gupta, GM (O&M), NTPC Bongaigaon . Shri Amit Kumar Asthana, AGM (HR), signed the MoA on behalf of NTPC Bongaigaon, while Shri Awanish Tripathi, President, Cosmic Foundation, was the signatory on behalf of the Foundation.

Under the MoA, 10 Solar Water Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems will be installed and commissioned at identified public locations across the Guwahati Parliamentary Constituency, at a total project cost of ₹43 lakh. Each system will be equipped with a 1200 Wp MNRE-approved solar module (IP66, ROHS and CE compliant, ISO 14001:2015 certified) along with a 500-litre storage capacity, ensuring dependable access to safe drinking water through clean and sustainable energy solutions at various locations of Guwahati.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Arindam Sinha reiterated NTPC’s commitment to community welfare and sustainable development, emphasising that access to safe drinking water remains a critical public health priority and a key pillar of responsible corporate citizenship. Shri Awanish Tripathi expressed his appreciation for the partnership and assured timely execution of the project, along with quality installation and long-term maintenance of the systems.

The initiative reflects NTPC Bongaigaon’s continued efforts to align its CSR interventions with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, by integrating renewable energy solutions with essential social infrastructure. The project is expected to create sustained social impact by improving public health outcomes and promoting environmentally responsible infrastructure within the Guwahati Parliamentary Constituency.

The MoA ceremony was attended by Shri Madhurjya Singha Lahkar, DGM (Corporate Communication), and Ms Smriti Das, Executive (CSR), NTPC Bongaigaon.