NTPC Western Region-I (WR-I) Hosts 41st Regional Internal Audit Meet; Emphasizes Governance and Operational Excellence

**Executive Summary** The 41st Western Region-I (WR-I) Regional Internal Audit Meet of NTPC Ltd. was held in Mumbai on December 22, 2025. Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar, Regional Executive Director (West-I), chaired the meeting, which emphasized governance and operational excellence. The meeting included deliberations on audit observations, compliance status, and best practices. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Meeting Overview:** * The 41st WR-I Regional Internal Audit Meet of NTPC Ltd. was held at the NTPC WR-I Headquarters in Mumbai. * Shri E. Satya Phani Kumar chaired the meeting. * **Attendees:** * Shri Anuj Kush, Chief General Manager (Internal Audit). * Heads of Stations from Mouda, Solapur, Kawas, Jhanor, and Anta participated. * Smt. Vandana Chaturvedi, Regional Head of HR (West-I), was also present. * **Key Discussion Points:** * Detailed deliberations on audit observations, compliance status, and best practices took place. * CGM (IA) appreciated the stations' efforts in closing internal audit observations effectively and timely. * A robust internal audit mechanism is central to strengthening governance and driving operational excellence. * Effective audit processes strengthen systems and controls and foster a culture of learning and responsibility. * **Objectives and Outcomes:** * The meeting provided a platform for constructive interaction and experience sharing. * It reinforced NTPC's focus on transparency and best practices across Western Region-I. **Impact Analysis** **NTPC WR-I Stations** * **Impact**: Their governance and operational excellence are emphasized. The positive progress made by WR-I stations reflects a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement. * **Action Required**: To continue sincere efforts and significant improvements by all stations in effectively and timely closing internal audit observations. **Regional Executive Director (West-I)** * **Impact**: Responsible for chairing and leading the meeting, as well as emphasizing the importance of internal audits for strengthening governance and operational excellence. * **Action Required**: Maintain focus on reinforcing transparency and best practices across Western Region-I. **Regional Head of HR (West-I)** * **Impact**: Her presence underscores the importance of HR in fostering a culture of learning and responsibility through effective audit processes. * **Action Required**: Continue to support the integration of effective audit processes to strengthen systems and controls.

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