{"id":28935,"date":"2026-02-16T01:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T20:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/?p=28935"},"modified":"2026-07-26T01:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T20:14:59","slug":"ntpcs-energy-extravaganza-ips-2026-concludes-in-raipur-ntpc-vindhyachal-crowned-overall-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/?p=28935","title":{"rendered":"NTPC\u2019s Energy Extravaganza &#8216;IPS 2026&#8217; Concludes in Raipur: NTPC Vindhyachal Crowned &#8216;Overall Champion&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH | February 16, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The capital city of Raipur successfully hosted the grand finale of the three-day\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Indian Power Stations O&amp;M Conference (IPS 2026)<\/span>\u00a0at the Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. The mega-event, which is the cornerstone of India\u2019s power sector discussions, concluded with a high-octane award ceremony celebrating operational brilliance and technological breakthroughs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\">\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7CAlpoS-xEDudUY1Gx0MxmCgfthIn3ZVJ7FPmMLGBgo73wvAtQCLseN_R92ZtiztojLQiUomn3qj21aZ3Sv1UChB4aoujef1A6akLdrXaQW7o8dv-8favGzaaH4vTpzm67fOqvvJKBNPK1xn_k8pe0SvqXUtI7j0KlwNxXfpJFLWIrv5YsNcpqxhg81YM\/s700\/29536.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7CAlpoS-xEDudUY1Gx0MxmCgfthIn3ZVJ7FPmMLGBgo73wvAtQCLseN_R92ZtiztojLQiUomn3qj21aZ3Sv1UChB4aoujef1A6akLdrXaQW7o8dv-8favGzaaH4vTpzm67fOqvvJKBNPK1xn_k8pe0SvqXUtI7j0KlwNxXfpJFLWIrv5YsNcpqxhg81YM\/s320-rw\/29536.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"217\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Dominance of NTPC Vindhyachal<\/span><br data-complete=\"true\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" \/>The star of the evening was\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">NTPC Vindhyachal<\/span>, which swept the major honors. The station was adjudged the\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8216;Overall Champion&#8217;<\/span>\u00a0and conferred with the prestigious\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Swarn Shakti Award 2024-25<\/span>. Its exceptional performance in efficiency, safety, and sustainable management also earned it the\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Business Excellence Award 2025-26<\/span>, cementing its position as a leader in India\u2019s power landscape.<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0924\u0947-\u091c\u0941\u0932\u0924\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u0902\u0915 \u0926\u0947\u0916\u0947\u0902\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"2a43f8d4-aede-473b-b98a-f9c133b7dd36\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3hI_xuOKSAxXO7jgGHQg6KNsQye0OegYIAQgGEAE\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=bYT2Bc_17\/C5gNJc;aria-label=bYT2Bc_17\/bOjMyf;class=bYT2Bc_17\/UpSNec\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\">\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7C6CnYUk-9DYQumyDcuiElGUVV7_iJ31XcojOaBgZ62VwoRhxD_pdzUq_Y0P6y3_7U_yfpg9-936bX8RC1wsEj0Cd6gC4hJqr5WugIC9S_UXZk6LF4WVhQutdb0gnPdzhmf0wWe15L0Gd85q5rfsYFgWSrlgnLea7HbK89Z_SdmhuP7I_bWgWkKy4CTCa\/s887\/29531.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7C6CnYUk-9DYQumyDcuiElGUVV7_iJ31XcojOaBgZ62VwoRhxD_pdzUq_Y0P6y3_7U_yfpg9-936bX8RC1wsEj0Cd6gC4hJqr5WugIC9S_UXZk6LF4WVhQutdb0gnPdzhmf0wWe15L0Gd85q5rfsYFgWSrlgnLea7HbK89Z_SdmhuP7I_bWgWkKy4CTCa\/s320-rw\/29531.jpg\" width=\"259\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"887\" data-original-width=\"719\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Stellar Performances Across Stations:<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0924\u0947-\u091c\u0941\u0932\u0924\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u0902\u0915 \u0926\u0947\u0916\u0947\u0902\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8eef4f44-2260-4da9-a545-03e52b3fe302\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3hI_xuOKSAxXO7jgGHQg6KNsQye0OegYIAQgHEAE\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=bYT2Bc_1c\/C5gNJc;aria-label=bYT2Bc_1c\/bOjMyf;class=bYT2Bc_1c\/UpSNec\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Technical Benchmarks:<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">NTPC Lara<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">BRBCL<\/span>\u00a0were recognized for achieving the best\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8216;Heat Rate&#8217;<\/span>\u00a0in the Supercritical category, showcasing peak technical efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAB\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Eco-Innovation:<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">NTPC Bongaigaon<\/span>\u00a0received the top honor for\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Water Efficiency<\/span>, setting a benchmark in resource conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAC\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"><span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Safety &amp; Green Energy:<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">NTPC Anta<\/span>\u00a0stood out in the Gas Station category, winning the Swarn Shakti Award for its impeccable safety records and successful 90 MW solar project integration.<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0924\u0947-\u091c\u0941\u0932\u0924\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u0902\u0915 \u0926\u0947\u0916\u0947\u0902\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"c7e89e6f-71ea-44cc-8734-7c51dd27fe29\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3hI_xuOKSAxXO7jgGHQg6KNsQye0OegYIAQgIEAM\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=bYT2Bc_1v\/C5gNJc;aria-label=bYT2Bc_1v\/bOjMyf;class=bYT2Bc_1v\/UpSNec\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\">\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqTVSVlTE1ZgPSfZ_N6Jf-nZvBuJ1y446x_RNhY1d7QxIPpoy1hAE9qbQ4J4na5-riz2WF1rU4mx5UJ54M-skkZx6EfNfJ1V4xAP-1bBy9aNe_66S9QcscMlAavLFTOEMRMFuUGSe-jsBOVkRF2b0zjFDD1HBFnO3SjMlAVPnmu-PiS1w3LcF0ClPJ1dIu\/s884\/29534.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqTVSVlTE1ZgPSfZ_N6Jf-nZvBuJ1y446x_RNhY1d7QxIPpoy1hAE9qbQ4J4na5-riz2WF1rU4mx5UJ54M-skkZx6EfNfJ1V4xAP-1bBy9aNe_66S9QcscMlAavLFTOEMRMFuUGSe-jsBOVkRF2b0zjFDD1HBFnO3SjMlAVPnmu-PiS1w3LcF0ClPJ1dIu\/s320-rw\/29534.jpg\" width=\"260\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"884\" data-original-width=\"719\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYjI6pcfWkqM9Efnx9dkbXBDRqlGBheiquDO3gFHsqfPir5Q2mwwlYH-RVtiXoQ-ZXAYr7nbwX-NOu5flHxPZz9mwKjZ7x8_jSwlFYy2w0abpdjglBIvXF8Gf6M9d2SnHHWxjbqCQPrmrDGrAunZwQW2t8-WvkK18kCSzieRz3RVrT7HPWjiIlcOAxX8jW\/s882\/29529.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYjI6pcfWkqM9Efnx9dkbXBDRqlGBheiquDO3gFHsqfPir5Q2mwwlYH-RVtiXoQ-ZXAYr7nbwX-NOu5flHxPZz9mwKjZ7x8_jSwlFYy2w0abpdjglBIvXF8Gf6M9d2SnHHWxjbqCQPrmrDGrAunZwQW2t8-WvkK18kCSzieRz3RVrT7HPWjiIlcOAxX8jW\/s320-rw\/29529.jpg\" width=\"259\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"882\" data-original-width=\"713\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCHVclSFcuNSvypuwcLBu5v7XWuAj055zQbjZwC3aPfapEQeSB_JAlaUEKrD7j3Ty6_bC79VF_Lj2z8cNA166UEfTZMqMvv-D0qB0b08Ahfs2NiW2x47jz78GDmynvOWIicBYnCMDJbKy7ohnm_W8KuMaHe9x6PrWcs8U93DMkhr11HP6d6tp9k_gM_iiF\/s888\/29527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCHVclSFcuNSvypuwcLBu5v7XWuAj055zQbjZwC3aPfapEQeSB_JAlaUEKrD7j3Ty6_bC79VF_Lj2z8cNA166UEfTZMqMvv-D0qB0b08Ahfs2NiW2x47jz78GDmynvOWIicBYnCMDJbKy7ohnm_W8KuMaHe9x6PrWcs8U93DMkhr11HP6d6tp9k_gM_iiF\/s320-rw\/29527.jpg\" width=\"259\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"888\" data-original-width=\"720\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH | February 16, 2026 The capital city of Raipur successfully hosted the grand finale of the three-day\u00a0Indian Power Stations O&amp;M Conference (IPS 2026)\u00a0at the Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. The mega-event, which is the cornerstone of India\u2019s power sector discussions, concluded with a high-octane award ceremony celebrating operational brilliance and technological breakthroughs. Dominance of NTPC &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":28936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chhattisgarh","category-state"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IPS-2026.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28935"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28935\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28937,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28935\/revisions\/28937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bharatwani.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}