National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), India’s electric power distribution company, is prepared to supply uninterrupted power to the nation despite the pandemic of Covid-19. To deal with the ongoing crisis, NTPC has issued suitable advisories for its employees. All the employees have been advised to avoid face to face meetings and public gatherings to the extent feasible.
The company has ensured wide circulation of do’s and don’ts with regards to Coronavirus through different modes of extensive campaigning like films, posters, hoardings etc. Officials have been advised to curtail visit to foreign countries. Further, any person who has visited affected foreign countries in the recent past (last 14 days) is advised to report to the State Health Authorities for necessary action.
While entering NTPC campus or corporate office, hand sanitisers are made available with instruction of its use. Biometric process for employee attendance has been made manual for the time being.
All the trained health care staff at NTPC is observing the prevention and control and are using Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) as per the guidelines issued by the administration. The company has also ensured that visitors with essential business requirement ‘only’ are permitted to enter NTPC premises with prior approval. For submission of vendor bills, claims pertaining to ex-employees of NTPC can be put in a drop box at the entry gate to avoid physical transactions. Also, strict provisions are in place for screening of visitors and employees entering NTPC premise with thermal scanners/screeners. Allotment of guest houses at the plant locations are being regulated as per essential requirements.
All gyms, clubs, swimming pools, cinemas... have been closed at NTPC Townships. Plant canteens and dining halls are provided with adequate handwashing facilities and proper cleanliness of frequently touched surfaces. Despite this pandemic situation, NTPC is making sure that there is no gap in power generation and taking all precautionary measures to ensure the same.