RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH | February 16, 2026
The capital city of Raipur successfully hosted the grand finale of the three-day Indian Power Stations O&M Conference (IPS 2026) at the Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. The mega-event, which is the cornerstone of India’s power sector discussions, concluded with a high-octane award ceremony celebrating operational brilliance and technological breakthroughs.
Dominance of NTPC Vindhyachal
The star of the evening was NTPC Vindhyachal, which swept the major honors. The station was adjudged the 'Overall Champion' and conferred with the prestigious Swarn Shakti Award 2024-25. Its exceptional performance in efficiency, safety, and sustainable management also earned it the Business Excellence Award 2025-26, cementing its position as a leader in India’s power landscape.
The star of the evening was NTPC Vindhyachal, which swept the major honors. The station was adjudged the 'Overall Champion' and conferred with the prestigious Swarn Shakti Award 2024-25. Its exceptional performance in efficiency, safety, and sustainable management also earned it the Business Excellence Award 2025-26, cementing its position as a leader in India’s power landscape.
Stellar Performances Across Stations:
- Technical Benchmarks: NTPC Lara and BRBCL were recognized for achieving the best 'Heat Rate' in the Supercritical category, showcasing peak technical efficiency.
- Eco-Innovation: NTPC Bongaigaon received the top honor for Water Efficiency, setting a benchmark in resource conservation.
- Safety & Green Energy: NTPC Anta stood out in the Gas Station category, winning the Swarn Shakti Award for its impeccable safety records and successful 90 MW solar project integration.
The Road to 2032: AI and Clean Energy
Beyond the awards, the conference served as a strategic roadmap for India’s energy future. Top officials from the Ministry of Power and NTPC highlighted the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics to optimize thermal generation. A major focus remained on achieving the ambitious target of 60 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2032. In a significant move, the conference also celebrated the contributions of State Power Generation Companies (State GenCos) for the first time.
Beyond the awards, the conference served as a strategic roadmap for India’s energy future. Top officials from the Ministry of Power and NTPC highlighted the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics to optimize thermal generation. A major focus remained on achieving the ambitious target of 60 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2032. In a significant move, the conference also celebrated the contributions of State Power Generation Companies (State GenCos) for the first time.
Significance of the Event:
Organized to mark the operational legacy of NTPC’s first unit (Singrauli, 1982), IPS 2026 has once again proven to be a vital platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative growth in the power sector.
Organized to mark the operational legacy of NTPC’s first unit (Singrauli, 1982), IPS 2026 has once again proven to be a vital platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative growth in the power sector.
