Jharsuguda: Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) marked its 43rd foundation day on Saturday by commissioning two major environmental projects — the Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system and the Fly Ash Augmentation System for Units 1 and 2 — at IB Thermal Power Station (ITPS).
The projects were inaugurated by OPGC chairman and additional chief secretary, energy, Vishal Kumar Dev, in the presence of managing director Kedar Ranjan Pandu, director (operations) Anjana Ranjan Dash, director (finance) Gagan Bihari Swain and other senior officials. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening environmental compliance and promoting sustainable power generation.
Addressing the foundation day function at the OPGC auditorium, Dev highlighted the corporation’s contribution to Odisha’s energy requirements and appreciated its technological advancements and financial performance.
Pandu outlined the company’s expansion plans, including proposed Units 5 and 6 and a 50 MW solar power plant. He also highlighted recent human resource restructuring initiatives and acknowledged the contributions of present and former employees.
Northern Division revenue divisional commissioner Sangram Keshari Mohapatra attended as guest of honour. Dash said OPGC had secured the top position in plant load factor (PLF) among state-sector power generation companies, while Swain highlighted the corporation’s financial achievements.
Two corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives — ‘WADI & Nutrition Garden’ and ‘Learning Enhancement and Remedial Education’ — were also launched. OPGC signed an agreement with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to finance PGDM education for rural students.
Earlier, a mini-marathon involving over 500 employees, women and children was flagged off by Pandu. A plantation drive was organised, while a blood donation camp held in collaboration with the Red Cross at IB Thermal Hospital collected 40 units of blood.
Students of DAV schools at IB Thermal were felicitated for their achievements at the National DAV Sports Meet. The celebrations concluded with a cultural programme, fete and musical performances by artistes from the Odia film industry.
