NTPC Ltd. Wins Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 for Water Resilience
| Category | Details |
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| Why in News? | NTPC Ltd. won the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category. |
| Award Ceremony | Organized by UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in Chennai on 13th February 2025. |
| Award Received By | Shri Harekrushna Dash (Executive Director, Sustainability, Environment & Ash) and Shri K Karthikeyan (AGM, Environment & Sustainability). |
| Recognition For | NTPC's excellence in water conservation, sustainable water management, and efficient resource utilization. |
| Key Water Conservation Initiatives | - Advanced Wastewater Treatment: Reducing freshwater use through innovative treatment technologies. - 100% Sweet Water Self-Sufficiency at RGPPL: Achieved complete water independence at the Ratnagiri Gas and Power Plant. - Community Water Access Enhancement: Restoring local water bodies and promoting rainwater harvesting. - Industry Benchmarking: Setting new standards in water efficiency in the power sector. |
| NTPC's Role in Power Sector | - India's largest integrated power utility. - Contributes nearly 25% of India's electricity needs. - Installed capacity: Over 77 GW. |
| Future Expansion Plans | - 29.5 GW under construction (including 9.6 GW renewable energy). - Target: 60 GW renewable energy by 2032. |
| Diversified Business Ventures | - E-Mobility Solutions: EV infrastructure development. - Battery & Pumped Hydro Storage: Enhancing grid stability. - Waste-to-Energy Projects: Sustainable waste management. - Nuclear Power Initiatives: Ensuring long-term energy security. - Green Hydrogen Solutions: Promoting hydrogen-based energy alternatives. |