The creation of basic infrastructure for rural communities is another hallmark of our CSR policy. NTPC feels that real progress and advancement of these communities will happen when they have access to and benefit from construction of Community Halls/ Buildings/ Centre, Anganwadis, Local Markets, Panchayat Ghars, Cremation grounds, bus shelters, drinking water elated activities like installation of pumps, Piped water system, Over Head Tanks, Drinking Water Tankers, Wells, Construction and Deepening of Ponds, Lakes & Bathing Ghats etc. Sanitation related activities include construction of surface drains and toilets in neighbouring villages. Beyond providing services, we are laying the foundation for a resurgent India.

NTPC has committed support to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Culture Fund (NCF) for conservation of 3 identified sites (Group of Monuments at Mandu, excavated site at Vikramshila, Bihar and site at Lalitgiri, Odisha).

Our other key initiatives:

• Support during Natural Calamities

When disaster strikes, we are there. NTPC is at the forefront in providing much needed relief and assistance during natural calamities. We also undertake rehabilitation projects in certain situations.

Key Initiatives during natural calamities:

• Construction of 50 houses destroyed by cloudburst in Leh
• Financial and material support for flood relief in Odisha, Kerala, AP, Himachal Pradesh and WB
• Financial support for earthquake relief in Sikkim
• Manpower, technical and financial support to Tsunami affected population
• Helicopter services for evacuation of victims and other projects for flood relief in Uttarakhand
• Restoration of electricity & other support during floods & Phalin in Odisha
• Empowering the Physically Challenged

While a majority of the physically challenged resides in rural communities, most of the existing support system and infrastructure is catering to the urban populace. Recognising this lacuna, NTPC has made empowering the Physically Challenged one of the mainstays of its CSR policy. NTPC Participated for two years in the Abilities Mela, organised by the Business & Community Foundation and the Blind Relief Association. The fair seeks to promote inclusive opportunities for the disabled. NGOs from all over the country participate in the event & showcase products made by the differently abled as well.

Activities to benefit physically challenged persons include distribution of clothes, bags, study material, reimbursement of school fees etc, distribution of tricycles and providing medical appliances. These schemes are undertaken regularly by various Stations. Support was extended to District Administration, Visakhapatnam for preparation and development of Audio Study material for Visually Challenged Persons.