NTPC Barauni ranks 1 in National Awards for Water Resources Conservation and Management
NTPC, Barauni Or Barauni Thermal Power Station has achieved a significant milestone by securing the first rank in the esteemed National Awards for Water Resources Conservation and Management.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, bestowed this prestigious accolade upon NTPC Barauni in the Best Industry Category.
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The award was presented by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Vice President of India, to Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC and Shri Rajeev Khanna, Head of Project, NTPC Barauni in the august presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Jal Shakti Minister. This recognition highlights NTPC’s unwavering commitment and exceptional efforts in the conservation and management of water resources.
This power station is an existing 720-megawatt coal-fired power station earlier owned by Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) and currently by NTPC Limited.
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The units of Barauni power station will be progressively put under commercial operation. On 27 November 2021, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated 250 Megawatts Powerhouse Unit in Barauni Thermal Power Station.
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