**Executive Summary**
This document reports on NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai's enthusiastic celebration of International Women's Day on March 10, 2026. The event aimed to recognize and honor the contributions of women within the organization. Key activities included addresses from leadership, a special session on career development, a panel discussion, and an awards ceremony for women professionals.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Objective:** To celebrate International Women's Day, recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of women across NTPC.
* **Attendees:** The event was attended by the Regional Executive Director (West-I), CGM (Nuclear) & CEO (NPUNL), senior officials, and employees.
* **Inspirational Addresses:**
* The Regional Head of HR (West-I) highlighted the importance of an inclusive workplace and the organization's initiatives for gender diversity.
* The Regional Executive Director (West-I) emphasized the valuable contributions of women and the commitment to an inclusive work culture.
* The CGM (Nuclear) & CEO (NPUNL) commended women's participation in diverse roles and their crucial role in organizational excellence.
* **Special Session:** A session by a Former Executive Director (Corporate Planning) focused on perseverance, leadership, and continuous learning for successful careers.
* **Panel Discussion:** A panel discussion addressed women's leadership and professional growth, featuring representatives from HR, academia, and NTPC medical departments.
* **Awards Ceremony:** Women professionals were recognized through various award categories:
* **AURORA Rising Star Award:** For emerging talent.
* **QUANTUM LEAP – Innovation Champion:** For innovation.
* **LEGACY Lifetime Achievement Award:** For exemplary contribution and distinguished service.
* **RIPPLE EFFECT Community Impact Award:** For community contributions.
* **LUMINARY – Excellence in Leadership:** For leadership excellence.
* **LIGHTHOUSE – Championing Women Award:** For championing women.
* **Conclusion:** The event reaffirmed NTPC's commitment to promoting gender inclusivity and recognizing women's achievements.
**Impact Analysis**
**NTPC Women Professionals**
* **Impact:** Recognized and honored for their achievements and contributions across various categories. Their roles in leadership and innovation were highlighted, reinforcing their value to the organization.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned beyond continued participation and contribution.
**NTPC Leadership (Regional Executive Director, CGM & CEO, Regional Head of HR)**
* **Impact:** Had the opportunity to express appreciation for women's contributions, reiterate organizational commitment to inclusivity, and inspire further engagement.
* **Action Required:** Continue to foster an inclusive work environment and support gender diversity initiatives.
**NTPC Organization**
* **Impact:** Reinforced its commitment to gender inclusivity and recognized the importance of women's roles in driving organizational excellence. The event served to boost morale and foster a supportive work culture.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing initiatives that promote gender diversity and create a supportive environment for women professionals.
Key Entities Referenced
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai: The primary location and organizational unit where the International Women's Day celebration took place.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The governmental ministry associated with the event's context of women's empowerment and development.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A national initiative under which the event was celebrated, providing broader national context.
International Women's Day: The specific occasion being celebrated, setting the theme and purpose of the event.
NTPC: The overarching organization to which the Western Region-I Headquarters belongs, indicating the scope of the initiative within the company.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai,
celebrates International Women’s Day with great
enthusiasm
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 6:58PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 10 March 2026
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters, Mumbai, celebrated International Women’s
Day with great enthusiasm, recognising and honouring the achievements and
contributions of women across the organisation. The Regional Executive Director
(West-I), Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar, and CGM (Nuclear) & CEO (NPUNL) Shri A. P.
Samal, along with senior officials and employees, were present on the occasion.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Regional Head of HR
(West-I), Smt. Vandana Chaturvedi, who welcomed the distinguished guests and
participants. In her address, she highlighted the importance of fostering an inclusive
workplace that empowers women to excel and contribute meaningfully to
organisational growth. She emphasised that the organisation has consistently taken
initiatives to promote gender diversity and create a supportive environment for
women professionals.
Addressing the gathering, Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar, Regional Executive Director
(West-I), appreciated the valuable contributions of women employees across
projects and offices. He reiterated the organisation’s commitment to strengthening
an inclusive work culture where talent, dedication, and leadership are recognised
and nurtured.
Shri A. P. Samal, CGM (Nuclear) & CEO (NPUNL), while addressing the gathering,
commended the growing participation of women across diverse roles. He stated,
“Women professionals are playing a crucial role in driving organisational excellence
across sectors. Their leadership, resilience and commitment continue to inspire
progress and set new benchmarks for the future.”
A special session was delivered by Smt. Sangeeta Kaushik, Former Executive
Director (Corporate Planning), NTPC, who shared insights from her distinguished
professional journey and highlighted the importance of perseverance, leadership
and continuous learning in shaping successful careers.
The event also featured a panel discussion on women’s leadership and professional
growth. The panel comprised Smt. Vandana Chaturvedi, Regional Head of HR (West-
I); Dr. Disha Sharma, Assistant Professor, IIM Mumbai; Dr. Manisha Pandey, Chief
Medical Officer, NTPC Tanda; and Dr. Aparajita Mishra, Chief Medical Officer, NTPC
Darlipali, and was moderated by Ms. Tanya Saini, Executive (CSR). The panelistsshared perspectives on overcoming professional challenges, strengthening
leadership capabilities and encouraging greater participation of women across
sectors.
As part of the celebrations, women professionals from various projects and
establishments of NTPC were recognised through awards across multiple categories.
Under the AURORA – Rising Star Award, the recipients included Karumanchi
Nagasusmitha Chowdary (NTPC Mouda), Ritika (NTPC Sipat), Jyotsna Kushwaha
(NTPC Sipat), Shweta (NTPC Tanda) and Pedavegi Sravani (NTPC Mouda).
Under the QUANTUM LEAP – Innovation Champion category, awards were presented
to Indu Baalvan (NTPC Kawas), Sneha Suman (NTPC Barh) and Kiran Diwakar
(NETRA).
The LEGACY – Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Smt. Sangeeta
Kaushik, Former Executive Director (Corporate Planning), NTPC, in recognition of
her exemplary contribution and distinguished service.
Under the RIPPLE EFFECT – Community Impact category, the award was presented
to Dr. Anjula Agrawal (NTPC Koldam).
Under the LUMINARY – Excellence in Leadership category, awards were presented to
Dr. Manisha Pandey (NTPC Tanda), Dr. Aparajita Mishra (NTPC Darlipali) and Aastha
Roy (NTPC Barh).
The LIGHTHOUSE – Championing Women Award was presented to Kirti Khanna
(NTPC Gadarwara).
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, reaffirming the organisation’s
commitment to promoting gender inclusivity and recognising the achievements of
women professionals across the organisation.
PIB Mumbai | Sriyanka Chatterjee/ Priti Malandkar
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