Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

NTPC’s Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station achieved a significant environmental milestone by attaining 100% ash utilization in the financial year 2024–25, a notable rise from 68% in the previous year. The plant successfully managed 67 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of fly ash, which was repurposed for infrastructure development, including major projects by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and road construction in Odisha. This aligns with eco-regulations set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, minimizing environmental hazards related to ash disposal and reinforcing NTPC’s commitment to sustainable and responsible energy production practices.