Lonavala / New Delhi: The Thermal Units of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) have been conferred with the “Environment Excellence Gold Award – Thermal Sector (2025)” at the 1st Annual GreenEnviro Environment Awards, held on June 19, 2025, in Lonavala, Maharashtra. This award recognizes NLCIL’s sustained excellence in environmental protection, resource conservation, and alignment with India’s clean energy transition.
The award was presented to the Chief General Manager, Thermal Units, in the esteemed presence of Shri Suresh Prabhu, former Union Railway Minister, and Shri Pasha Patel, former Chairman of the Maharashtra State Agriculture Price Commission.
Driving Environmental Stewardship
The recognition celebrates NLCIL’s comprehensive Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including:
- Conservation of natural resources
- Compliance with statutory environmental norms
- Adoption of Just Transition principles for sustainable energy
- Implementation of cleaner and greener technologies in thermal operations
The company’s vision aligns with India’s sustainable power generation mission — “Swachh Urja, Sashakt Bhavishya” (Clean Energy, Strong Future).
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Award Handed Over to NLCIL CMD
Following the award ceremony, the senior leadership team, led by Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), and including the Chief General Manager (Thermal), Unit Heads, and Nodal Officer (Thermal Environment), formally handed over the award to Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director, NLC India Ltd., on June 21, 2025.
Shri Motupalli’s strategic leadership and unwavering support have been pivotal in NLCIL’s push towards environmental excellence and energy sustainability.
GreenEnviro 2025: Uniting Sustainability Stakeholders
The GreenEnviro Environment Awards & Summit 2025 convened diverse stakeholders from the mining and energy sectors to deliberate on themes such as:
- Climate-resilient business practices
- Water conservation and sustainable use
- Renewable energy adoption
- Reducing carbon footprints
- Enhancing energy efficiency
The summit aimed at reinforcing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India’s industrial and energy landscape.
