On April 17, 2026, the Ministry of Power announced that the NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters (WR-I HQ), Mumbai, was honored with a Memento of Appreciation for its significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to the healthcare sector in Gujarat.
**Financial Contribution and Impact**
NTPC WR-I HQ contributed a total of ₹7.17 crore to the Indian Red Cross Society spanning the financial years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26. These funds were dedicated to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and enhancing medical services across various locations in Gujarat, specifically aimed at improving access to quality care for disadvantaged communities.
**Recognition Ceremony**
The formal presentation occurred on April 16, 2026, at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar. The honor was conferred by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, and received by Shri Jitendra Kumar, Deputy General Manager (CSR), WR-I HQ, Mumbai.
**Key Dignitaries in Attendance**
The ceremony included participation from several high-ranking officials:
* **Rajeev Topno:** Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
* **Ajaybhai Patel:** Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat State Branch (IRCS-GSB), and Senior Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association.
**Contact Information**
For further information regarding this release (ID: 2253103), PIB Mumbai can be reached through the following channels:
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
* **Social Media:** @PIBMumbai (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Key Entities Referenced
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters (WR-I HQ): The regional unit of NTPC honored for contributing ₹7.17 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds toward healthcare.
Indian Red Cross Society: The recipient organization of CSR contributions used to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and services in Gujarat.
Gujarat: The state where the healthcare infrastructure projects were implemented and the recognition ceremony was hosted.
Acharya Devvrat: The Governor of Gujarat who presented the Memento of Appreciation for the substantial CSR contributions.
Ministry of Power: The central government ministry overseeing NTPC and the primary authority for the press release.
Ministry of Power
NTPC WR-I Headquarters, Mumbai Honoured for
Significant CSR Contribution to Healthcare in
Gujarat
Posted On: 17 APR 2026 7:14PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, April 17, 2026
NTPC Western Region-I Headquarters (WR-I HQ), Mumbai has been honored with a
Memento of Appreciation in recognition of its substantial Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) contribution amounting to ₹7.17 crore to the Indian Red Cross
Society over the financial years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26.
The contribution has played a vital role in strengthening and enhancing healthcare
infrastructure and services across multiple locations in the state of Gujarat, thereby
supporting improved access to quality medical care for communities in need.
The memento was formally presented on April 16, 2026, at Raj Bhavan,
Gandhinagar, to Shri Jitendra Kumar, Deputy General Manager (CSR), WR-I HQ,
Mumbai. The honour was conferred by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, Acharya
Devvrat.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Rajeev Topno, Additional Chief
Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat, and
Ajaybhai Patel, Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat State Branch
(IRCS-GSB), who also serves as Chairman of Cooperative Bank of India and Senior
Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association.***
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