NTPC Kanti has won the 11th Edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 in the category “Industrial Water Use Efficiency”. The award was handed to NTPC Kanti at the FICCI Federation House in New Delhi during the inaugural event of the 9th Edition of India Industry Water Conclave. NTPC Kanti's Head of Project, AK Manohar, expressed thanks and emphasised the company's commitment to sustainable water management.
Award Ceremony
- The 11th Edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 was awarded by G Asok Kumar, Director General of the Government of India's National Mission for Clean Ganga, and Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairperson of the FICCI Water Mission.
- The award recognises NTPC Kanti for its outstanding water conservation and resource efficiency achievements.
FICCI Water Awards
- The FICCI Water Awards are given out yearly to recognise companies from various industries that have made outstanding water conservation and management efforts.
- This awards seek to encourage best practices and enhance long-term water management in India.
About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is an India-based non-governmental trade association and campaigning group.
- FICCI founded in 1927, is India's largest and oldest premier business body.
- FICCI also offers its business members practical advice and information, services, and networking opportunities.
- It is based in New Delhi and has offices in other Indian states as well as other countries.
- President: Subhrakant Panda
- Founder: Ghanshyam Das Birla
- Founded: 1927
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Abbreviation: FICCI
About Kanti Thermal Power Station (NTPC Kanti)
- NTPC Kanti is also known as the George Fernandes Thermal Power Plant Station.
- It is situated at Kanti, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
- It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, which means the corporation holds 100% stake in NTPC.