Thiruvananthapuram: NLC India Limited, a leading Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, has extended its support to Kerala’s disaster recovery efforts by donating ₹1 crore to the Kerala Disaster Mitigation Fund. The contribution, made through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL), was handed over on November 20, 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman & Managing Director of NLC India Limited, presented the cheque to Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan at the CM’s Office. Key officials, including M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), NLCIL, and Ananda Ramanujam, CEO, NTPL, were present during the event.
This donation aims to aid the rehabilitation and restoration efforts following the devastating landslides and floods in Kerala’s Wayanad district, triggered by heavy rainfall on July 30, 2024.
Shri Motupalli also discussed NLC India’s ongoing operations and future projects with the Chief Minister, emphasizing the company’s long-standing role as a reliable power supplier to Kerala for over 30 years.
In a significant boost to the state’s energy infrastructure, NLC India has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) for supplying 400 MW from the upcoming NLC Talabira Thermal Power Project in Odisha, with a total capacity of 2,400 MW.
NLC India’s gesture reinforces its commitment to Kerala’s development and disaster resilience while strengthening ties with the state.
