**Executive Summary**
NTPC Western Region-I, in collaboration with IIT Bombay, launched the five-day Cohort-II of its AI-ML Certification Programme on March 24, 2026. The initiative aims to enhance the technical competencies of 30 NTPC employees in applying emerging technologies to the energy and power sectors. The programme focuses on driving operational efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation within the organization.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Program Overview and Leadership**
* The certification is a joint initiative between NTPC Western Region-I and IIT Bombay’s Department of Earth Sciences, Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science, and Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.
* The second cohort (Cohort-II) comprises 30 participants selected from various NTPC projects and stations across India.
* The programme is spearheaded by the Regional Head of Human Resources (West-I) and guided by a team of six IIT Bombay professors.
* **Curriculum and Technical Scope**
* The five-day training covers data processing, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and deep learning.
* Specific modules focus on predictive maintenance, time series forecasting, and the application of generative AI in energy systems.
* The curriculum is designed to provide industry-relevant skills applicable to both operational and strategic power sector functions.
* **Strategic Objectives**
* To accelerate digital transformation and readiness within the evolving energy landscape.
* To bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their practical deployment in large-scale energy systems.
* To support NTPC’s transition toward a more sustainable and technology-driven future through structured employee learning.
**Impact Analysis**
**NTPC Employees (Participants)**
**Impact**
Employees gain specialized skills in AI and ML, enhancing their individual technical competencies and ability to handle modern energy challenges.
**Action Required**
Participants must complete the intensive five-day curriculum and apply the acquired practical skills to their respective operational and strategic roles.
**NTPC Organization**
**Impact**
The organization strengthens its capability-building efforts, driving higher efficiency and innovation while preparing for a technology-led future in the power sector.
**Action Required**
NTPC must continue to facilitate these structured learning initiatives to integrate advanced technologies into their national projects and stations.
**IIT Bombay (Academic Partner)**
**Impact**
The institution reaffirms its commitment to delivering industry-specific learning modules and bridging the gap between academia and large-scale industrial applications.
**Action Required**
The faculty must provide ongoing academic guidance and specialized instruction to ensure the training remains relevant to the energy sector's needs.
Key Entities Referenced
AI-ML Certification Programme: A specialized training initiative for NTPC employees focused on building capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for the energy and power sector.
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation): India's largest power utility, which is spearheading the program to enhance operational efficiency and lead the digital transformation of the power sector.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay): The academic partner providing the specialized curriculum, guidance, and technical modules for the certification program through various internal departments.
Ministry of Power: The central government ministry overseeing the initiative as part of its broader effort to integrate advanced technologies into the national power infrastructure.
Ministry of Power
NTPC Launches Second Cohort of AI-ML
Certification Programme in Collaboration with IIT
Bombay
Posted On: 25 MAR 2026 5:37PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 25 March 2026
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters Mumbai in association with the Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay, has commenced the second batch (Cohort-II) of its Artificial Intelligence
and Machine Learning (AI-ML) Certification Programme for employees. The training programme
began on March 24, 2026, and was formally inaugurated today by Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar,
Regional Executive Director (West-I) NTPC. The programme has a duration of five days.
The programme is led by the Department of Earth Sciences in collaboration with the Centre for
Machine Intelligence and Data Science and the Department of Industrial Engineering and
Operations Research at IIT Bombay. Building on the success of the first batch, Cohort-II
comprises 30 participants from NTPC projects and stations across the country further
strengthening the organisation’s capability building efforts in emerging technologies.
The initiative is being spearheaded by Smt. Vandana Chaturvedi, Regional Head of Human
Resources (West-I) with the objective of enhancing NTPC’s competencies in Artificial Intelligence
and Machine Learning particularly in their application within the energy and power sector. The
programme is conducted under the academic guidance of Prof. Vikram Vishal, Prof. Satyam
Priyadarshy, Prof. Biplab Banerjee, Prof. Pranay Sharma, Prof. Manjesh K. Hanawal, and Prof.
Anand Singh.The five day curriculum encompasses key areas such as data processing, supervised and
unsupervised learning, predictive maintenance, time series forecasting, deep learning, and
applications of generative AI in energy systems. It is designed to equip participants with
practical, industry-relevant skills that can be directly applied to operational and strategic
functions within the power sector.
Addressing the participants, Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar addressed the importance of adopting
advanced technologies in the evolving energy landscape. He stated that as the power sector
undergoes rapid digital transformation, building capabilities in AI and ML is essential for driving
efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. He added that such initiatives not only enhance
individual competencies but also strengthen NTPC’s readiness to lead in a technology driven
future.
Smt. Vandana Chaturvedi highlighted that the launch of Cohort-II reflects NTPC’s continued
commitment to future ready learning and development. She noted that strengthening AI and ML
capabilities would play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting NTPC’s
transition towards a more sustainable and technology-driven future.
Prof. Vikram Vishal expressed appreciation for the ongoing collaboration with NTPC and
reaffirmed IIT Bombay’s commitment to delivering specialised, industry relevant learning
modules. He emphasised the importance of bridging the gap between emerging technologies
and their practical deployment in large-scale energy systems through such initiatives.
The launch of Cohort-II further reinforces the collaboration between NTPC and IIT Bombay and
marks another significant step towards integrating advanced technologies into the power sector
through structured employee learning and development.
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