Sipat : In a significant boost to rural infrastructure and community development, development works worth ₹6.25 crore undertaken under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of NTPC Sipat were inaugurated and foundation stones laid in project-affected villages at Gram Panchayat Karra, Bilaspur district. The inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony was performed by the Hon’ble Union Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Member of Parliament from Bilaspur, Shri Tokhan Sahu. Of the total outlay, completed works worth ₹4.53 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for new development works amounting to approximately ₹1.72 crore. The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly from Masturi Shri Dilip Lahariya, President of District Panchayat Bilaspur Shri Rajesh Suryavanshi, former Member of Legislative Assembly from Masturi Dr. Krishnamurti Bandhi, and Project Head and Executive Director of NTPC Sipat Shri Vijay Krishna Pandey. Under the CSR programme of NTPC Sipat, a total of 12 development works have been completed in the project-affected Gram Panchayats of Karra, Sipat, Gataura, Raliya, Janji, Deori, Kaudiya, Rank and Darrabhatta, which were inaugurated on this occasion. In addition, foundation stones were laid for four new development works. These initiatives focus on infrastructure development, rejuvenation of water bodies, and educational facilities aimed at improving the quality of life in rural areas.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State Shri Tokhan Sahu appreciated the sustained development efforts undertaken by NTPC Sipat in project-affected regions and described the role of Corporate Social Responsibility in regional development as vital. He expressed pride that NTPC Sipat, located in Chhattisgarh, is supplying electricity to several states and stated that upon completion of the under-construction 800 megawatt project, the plant’s contribution to national development would further increase. He emphasized that industrial growth, development of project-affected villages, and strengthening of education and infrastructure are key to achieving holistic and inclusive development.
Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly Shri Dilip Lahariya, in his address, lauded NTPC Sipat for strengthening basic amenities in the surrounding villages. He remarked that regional development is inseparable from national development and acknowledged NTPC Sipat’s leading role in this direction.
President, District Panchayat Bilaspur, Shri Rajesh Suryavanshi, stated that the works executed under the CSR programme are proving to be milestones in rural development and will significantly enhance facilities and living standards of the local population.
Former Member of Legislative Assembly Dr. Krishnamurti Bandhi and Janpad Adhyaksh Masturi Smt. Saraswati Devi also addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude to NTPC Sipat for its continued commitment to social development. They emphasized the importance of skill development and community-oriented initiatives in empowering rural youth.
Project Head and Executive Director of NTPC Sipat, Shri Vijay Krishna Pandey, shared details of the ongoing and completed CSR initiatives and reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. He expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, public representatives, villagers, and members of the media for their participation and support.
The programme was attended by senior officials of NTPC Sipat, members of the District Panchayat, Janpad Panchayat representatives, sarpanches of various Gram Panchayats, and a large number of local villagers. The event concluded successfully with active participation from all stakeholders, reflecting NTPC Sipat’s continued dedication to community development and nation-building.
