Chandrapura: The Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (CTPS) of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has scripted an exceptional financial year 2025-26, emerging as one of India’s best-performing thermal power stations with record operational achievements, prestigious national awards, major green energy initiatives, and impactful CSR programmes.
India’s Top-Ranked Thermal Power Plant
CTPS secured the No. 1 rank among all Central Sector Thermal Power Plants in India in March 2026, after consistently finishing 6th nationwide in December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026.
The station also achieved its highest-ever monthly Dry Fly Ash (DFA) utilisation of 6,214.86 metric tonnes in March 2026. In another significant milestone, a De-NOx burner was successfully commissioned in Unit-7, helping improve emission control and environmental compliance. The plant also sustained flexible operation of Units 7 and 8 at a minimum technical load of 135 MW, while reducing unburnt carbon to enhance fuel efficiency.
“These achievements reflect CTPS’s commitment to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and reliable power generation,” said Ram Kumar Anubhavi, Senior General Manager and Project Head, DVC-CTPS.
National Recognition for Operational Excellence
CTPS earned three prestigious national awards during the year:
- Best Energy Efficient IPP Coal Plant (Under 500 MW)
- National Flexible Operation Efficient Power Plant of the Year
- National Efficient Team of the Year
The awards recognise the station’s outstanding performance in energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and team excellence.
Green Energy Projects Gather Pace
Reinforcing DVC’s commitment to clean energy, CTPS commissioned two rooftop solar power plants with capacities of 70 kW and 72 kW, besides operationalising three sewage treatment plants (STPs) for wastewater recycling.
“A 10 MW Floating Solar Power Plant is under construction and is expected to be commissioned by September 2026. DVC is also planning to establish a 2×800 MW thermal power project in collaboration with Coal India Limited under the joint venture DVC-CIL Power Private Limited,” Anubhavi said.
CSR Drives Community Development
During the year, CTPS expanded its CSR initiatives by restoring solar-powered drinking water facilities at Gattigarah village, constructing school boundary walls at Pipradih and Narra, developing a burning ghat and Chhath Ghat at Chandrapura, introducing smart classrooms in two schools, and setting up a 30-computer laboratory at RPS College along with learning materials.
Education, Healthcare and Skills Receive Major Boost
DVC-run educational institutions continued to excel. Kendriya Vidyalaya, CTPS achieved a 97.18% pass rate in Class 10 and a 100% pass rate in Class 12 CBSE examinations, while DVC +2 High School recorded an 80.15% pass percentage in the Jharkhand Board Class 10 examination, with students securing district-level ranks.
Meanwhile, STMM Hospital organised 262 CSR health camps, benefiting over 14,000 people, administered 8,211 immunisations, and strengthened diagnostic services with the installation of a Truenat machine for TB and HIV detection.
The Damodar Training Institute (DTI) completed more than 3,100 man-days of training in AI, PMKVY, Rashtriya Karmayogi, and Anti-Bribery Management Systems, while 247 students benefited from vocational education through ITI Chandrapura.
Powering India’s Sustainable Energy Future
With record operational achievements, national recognition, expanding renewable energy projects, and sustained investments in social development, CTPS Chandrapura has reinforced its position as one of DVC’s flagship power stations and a benchmark for efficient and sustainable thermal power generation in India. As it prepares for a 10 MW floating solar project and a 2×800 MW expansion, the station is poised to play an even bigger role in India’s evolving energy landscape.
