New Delhi: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project has dispatched essential relief materials to Tharali in flood-hit Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, which has been reeling under the impact of relentless monsoon rains and a recent cloudburst. The calamity has disrupted connectivity, damaged infrastructure, and left several local communities struggling for food and daily essentials.
In a swift humanitarian response, a vehicle carrying relief supplies was flagged off from the Tapovan project site by Ajay Kumar Shukla, Executive Director and Project Head of the Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Project. The consignment, comprising food items and other necessary materials, has been sent to provide immediate assistance to families affected by the disaster.
Officials said the initiative reflects NTPC’s commitment to supporting local communities in times of crisis. Apart from power generation, NTPC Tapovan has regularly engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the region, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. The relief effort is part of the company’s ongoing endeavour to stand with the people of Uttarakhand during emergencies.
The heavy rains and cloudburst in Chamoli’s Tharali area have emerged as a major challenge for the administration, with rescue and relief teams working round the clock. The additional support from NTPC is expected to ease immediate distress and ensure that essential supplies reach the worst-affected villages.
BI Bureau
