As part of his visit, Mr. Kumar made an extensive tour of the Plant to gain an overview of RSP’s operations, modernization initiatives and production facilities. The visit commenced with a briefing at the Model Room of the Learning & Development Centre, where Mr.  P. K. Sahoo, CGM (L&D), presented an overview of the Plant’s facilities, growth trajectory and future plans.

Subsequently, Mr. Kumar visited key operational units of the Plant, including the Raw Material Handling Plant (RMHP), Blast Furnace-5 (BF-5), Steel Melting Shop-II (SMS-II), and Hot Strip Mill-II (HSM-II). Mr. Biswaranjan Pallai, ED (Works), accompanied him during the Plant visit. During the tour, the CVO was received by respective CGMs and HODs of the Department. He interacted with senior officials and reviewed various operational and management practices being followed across the units.

Mr. Kumar also held discussions with the Chief General Managers of Blast Furnace and Hot Strip Mill-II at ‘Samagam’, Conference Hall of ED (Works) Secretariat, where issues related to operational excellence, system improvement and organizational effectiveness were deliberated upon.

During the day, the CVO interacted with officials from the Mines Department at Rourkela House and reviewed various aspects of mining operations and associated activities. He also held an interactive session with Young Managers, encouraging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and professional excellence in their careers.

A special interaction programme with senior officers of the Plant, comprising Executive Directors and Chief General Managers was organized at the DIC Conference Hall, “Manthan”. ACVO, RSP and the team from Vigilance Deptt coordinated the entire visit.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Sharma spoke on this year’s theme — “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” and emphasised the importance of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work. The observance reflected NFL’s continuous efforts to foster a culture of honesty and responsibility across the organisation.

The campaign was inaugurated on 18th August 2025 by Ms Rashmita Jha, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), NTPC, at Scope complex, New Delhi. The Vigilance officers across the NTPC offices took part in the program through video conference.

Emphasizing the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” the CVO urged all vigilance executives to focus on key areas mandated by the Central Vigilance Commission—timely disposal of pending complaints and cases, capacity building through platforms like iGOT Karamyogi, effective asset management, and strengthening digital initiatives for improved transparency.

She stressed involving all stakeholders—employees, vendors, and the public—for wider impact, encouraging creative outreach through plays, quizzes, videos, jingles, and vendor meets.

Commending the success of last year’s campaign, the CVO expressed confidence that this year’s efforts would further promote NTPC’s commitment to integrity and transparency.

NTPC Ltd. is India’s largest integrated power utility, contributing one-fourth of the India’s power requirements and has an installed capacity of 83 GW, with an additional capacity of 30.90 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy capacity. The company is committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032.

With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

Along with power generation, NTPC has ventured into various new business areas, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions. It has also participated in the bidding for power distribution of Union Territories.