The award acknowledges the company’s focus on continuous learning, upskilling, reskilling and leadership development to enhance employee capabilities. Through structured development programmes and a strong learning culture, NLCIL is working to equip its workforce with the skills needed to meet evolving industry requirements. The initiative also supports professional growth while contributing to long-term organisational performance. The recognition reinforces NLCIL’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce capable of driving innovation, adapting to changing business needs and supporting the company’s growth objectives.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by key leadership and top dignitaries from the organization, including Director (Planning & Projects) Shri Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia, then Director (Power) Shri M. Venkatachalam, along with the Director of NUPPL and Shri S. Durai Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of NUPPL. Their presence highlighted the strategic importance of this facility for both NLCIL and NUPPL’s broader operational roadmap in Northern India.

Designed to deliver immersive hands-on experience, the simulator will play a vital role in enhancing operational readiness, workforce safety, and specialized technical skill development among plant personnel. By investing in real-time simulation and capacity building, NLCIL reaffirms its commitment to operational excellence, rigorous safety protocols, and modernizing workforce training within the Indian power sector.

The project features a 4×270 MW configuration and will be executed with an equal 50:50 equity participation. This strategic partnership ensures long-term power supply and advances integrated resource development. Key dignitaries attending the ceremony included Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha (Addl. Secretary, Coal & CMD, NLCIL), Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh (CMD, NALCO), Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya (Director Finance, NLCIL), Shri Abhaya Kumar Beuria (Director Finance, NALCO), Shri Jagdish Arora (Director Projects, NALCO), and Shri Vivek Kumar Bajpai (Joint Secretary, Mines).

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Under his leadership, NLCIL aggressively expanded its green footprint by launching initiatives in Green Hydrogen, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Pumped Storage Projects, while also venturing into the critical minerals sector to secure long-term assets. This clear focus on sustainable growth and energy transition resulted in an unprecedented rise in market capitalization, reflecting deeply reinforced trust from investors, financial institutions, and business partners. Long-pending projects were expedited, and a strong culture of project management excellence, mine productivity, and digital transformation was successfully established.

Beyond business growth, Shri Motupalli emphasized safety, environmental sustainability, employee welfare, and community development. His dedication to fostering a safety-first culture and team innovation boosted workforce morale and earned the company numerous prestigious national and international accolades. In his farewell address, he expressed deep gratitude to the workforce and voiced his absolute confidence that NLCIL’s strong institutional foundation would enable it to continue driving India’s energy security and sustainable development under future leadership.

The Board of Directors, employees, and stakeholders of NLC India Limited have warmly welcomed Shri Jha at a critical juncture as the company pursues an ambitious, nationwide growth roadmap under implementation. Under his guided leadership, the company remains highly confident in accelerating its key strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and a stronger push into clean, renewable energy. With his rich governance background steering the organization, NLCIL is well-positioned to achieve higher benchmarks of operational excellence and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to the future of India’s energy security.

Under his leadership, NLC India has seen a massive transformation, including a fourfold increase in market capitalization and a significant shift toward renewable energy and digitalization. Upon receiving the award, Shri Motupalli dedicated the achievement to the entire NLC India workforce, emphasizing that their collective teamwork is what fuels the company’s success. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing India’s energy security through green initiatives and operational excellence.