Arnab Maitra Takes Charge As Business Unit Head Of NTPC Bongaigaon
Maitra takes over from Akhilesh Singh, who has been re-assigned to NTPC CGM-OS (Director-Operations Secretariat)
NTPC Bongaigaon, the 750 MW flagship power station of NTPC located in Assam, has appointed Shri Arnab Maitra as its new Business Unit Head, effective 04.01.2025. Prior to this appointment, Maitra served as the Head of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) at NTPC Korba in Chhattisgarh, a station with an impressive generating capacity of 2600 MW.
Maitra takes over from Akhilesh Singh, who has been re-assigned to NTPC CGM-OS (Director-Operations Secretariat).
A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, Maitra joined NTPC as an Executive Trainee (ET) in 1989, after earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Durgapur. Throughout his career, he has gained significant expertise across NTPC’s prestigious power stations, including Farakka, Vindhyachal, Darlipali, and Korba, where he played a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and excellence.
Maitra’s long tenure at NTPC has been marked by his dedication to improving O&M performance at various plants, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the power sector. He has also undergone extensive training in diverse areas such as safety, power plant efficiency, preventive vigilance, coal coordination, O&M practices, human resources, disaster management, first aid, CPR certification, and leadership programs, which highlights his commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
In his new role at NTPC Bongaigaon, Maitra will oversee all activities at the plant, which has a generating capacity of 750 MW (3×250 MW). Under his leadership, NTPC Bongaigaon is poised to further enhance its operational capabilities and uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while continuing to serve the needs of nearby communities.
NTPC Bongaigaon looks forward to a future of continued success with Maitra at the helm, ensuring the plant’s contribution to the power generation landscape and its alignment with the company’s vision of growth and excellence.
