A standout testament to Singrauli’s enduring legacy is its very first 200 MW unit. Commissioned way back in 1982, this unit continues to operate at a phenomenal Plant Load Factor (PLF) of nearly 100%. More than four decades later, it stands as a shining template of engineering excellence, rigorous operational discipline, and a robust maintenance culture. Beyond generating critical power for the nation, NTPC Singrauli continues to produce something equally invaluable: institutional knowledge, leadership, and a template of inspiration for the entire power sector.

The comprehensive communication workshops engaged a vibrant cross-section of the township’s stakeholders. Crucial discussions with regional media representatives centered on upholding journalistic credibility, maintaining corporate transparency, combating fake news, and navigating the rising influence of Artificial Intelligence in media management. Dedicated interactive sessions with NTPC executives reinforced the core philosophy that the fundamentals of effective communication—reading, writing, and active listening—remain indispensable.

The training culminated in an advanced session with the senior leadership team focusing on Crisis Communication, where a realistic mock press conference demonstrated that successful crisis mitigation relies as much on proactive preparation, institutional credibility, and empathy as it does on hard facts.

The engagement also extended beautifully to the next generation, featuring an energetic interaction with nearly 150 local school students. The infectious enthusiasm of the youth was channeled into a lively quiz competition, where students were passionately encouraged to cultivate diverse hobbies, sustain their innate curiosity, and build lifelong reading habits.

Furthermore, the journey itself brought forward-looking reflections, from observing the vibrant, screen-free township life with families playing badminton at the Executive Club, to recognizing the regional need for enhanced road connectivity on the drive from Varanasi to Singrauli—a vital belt that actively powers the nation.

The successful workshop received widespread interest and appreciation across all stakeholder groups. Immense gratitude is extended to Shri E. Prabhakara Rao, Executive Director and Head of Project (HoP), for his stellar encouragement and overarching guidance, as well as to Dr. Om Prakash, Rahul Prasad, and Siddhartha Mandal for their meticulous planning and flawless execution in making this memorable chapter possible. Content shared  on a Linked in post by Shri K M Prashanth.

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The new leadership team comprises high-profile professionals from the corporate and public sectors. Dr. Jyoti Kumar, Chief General Manager (Corporate Communications) at GAIL (India) Ltd., takes charge as Secretary, while Ms. Rama Vijay, former General Manager (Corporate Communications) at REC Ltd., joins as Vice Chairman. The core team is further supported by Dr. Akshat Chopra, Deputy Manager (Corporate Communications) at Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., as Joint Secretary, and Shri Vipin Kharbanda as Treasurer.

Upon assuming office, Chairman G.S. Bawa outlined a vision focused on the high-impact transformation brought by AI and digital platforms. The board’s priority for the upcoming term will center on professional excellence, specialized masterclasses, and the enablement of young talent through structured mentoring and skill development.

Highlighting the critical role of modern communicators, Secretary Dr. Jyoti Kumar stated”In a fast-evolving, high-velocity media ecosystem, the communicator’s role is more critical than ever. PRSD will act as a catalyst for upskilling, ethical practice, and thought leadership. We will create more focused, interactive platforms for professionals to learn, share, and lead.”

Alongside the appointment of the Chairman, PRCI has constituted its new Governing Council. Shri Chinmaye Praveen, Shri K. Ravindran, Shri C. J. Singh, Dr. T. S. Latha, Shri Arijit Majumdar, Dr. B. K. Ravi and Shri Ravi Mahapatra have been inducted as Directors, while Shri M. B. Jayaram, Shri Srinivas Murthy, Smt. Geetha Shanker, National President, Shri S. Narendra and Dr. K. R. Venugopal will continue as Directors. Dr. Prashant Venugopal has been appointed Chairman of the Young Communicators Club, Shri Pashupathi Sharma will take charge as Secretary General, and Shri U. S. Kutty will serve as Senior Vice President of the National Executive. PRCI has also announced that it will organise a CEO Meet in New Delhi in the near future.