Singrauli Unit 1, the oldest unit of NTPC Ltd, the power generation company, has emerged as the top-performing unit in the country in the first quarter of the financial year as per the data released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The first unit of the station started generating on February 13, 1982 and continues to serve the country with exceptional performance.
NTPC Singrauli has an installed capacity of 2,000 MW with five units of 200 MW each and two units of 500 MW each. Three units (1,4 and 5) of 200 MW have achieved PLF of 101.96 per cent, 101.85 per cent and 100.35 per cent respectively in Q1 FY 20-21 among the coal-fired units in the country.
NTPC has also won the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2019 under Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence category. Also, the company has received Commendation for Significant Achievement in category of CSR.
NTPC has always strived for sustainable development of its communities around the power stations. GEM (Girl Empowerment Mission), a four-weeks residential programme has been institutionalised in the vicinity of its power stations for the benefit of school-going girls from underprivileged background to support their overall development. The power generation company has also initiated Contractors’ Labour Information Management System (CLIMS) through which payment to contract labourers is paid on the last day of the month at project sites.