NTPC is focused on adding energy, says Roy Choudhury

Power major NTPC is well on course of adding 1,28,000 MW by the 15th plan, which roughly ends in 2032, a top company official said today. "There are many projects in the country. (As per the) 12th plan, 15,000 MW project will be commissioned. 41,000 MW is there now.

By the 15th plan, 1,28,000 MW capacity will be added in the country," NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Arup Roy Choudhury told reporters here, about 100 km from Ranchi. Stating that Jharkhand's North Karanpura project has come after 13 years, he appealed to the people here to cooperate in contributing their part to the country's development.

Distributing compensation package under the NTPC's R&R policy for its coal mining project here, the official reminded the people that NTPC is a public sector company and works in the interest of the people.