1.

Resettlement
&
Rehabilitation
NTPC, since inception has been a committed and socially responsible organization since its
inception and has formulated specific guidelines for the welfare of Project Affected Persons
(PAP's). It is one of the firsts in the corporate sector to formulate comprehensive resettlement
and rehabilitation policy for addressing the issue of PAPs. In line with its social objectives,
the company has focused on effective resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) of PAPs and also
community development works in and around the projects.

• NTPC formulated “Policy on facilities to be given to land oustees’ in 1980.

First generation projects of NTPC were provided facilities as per this Policy read more
• A comprehensive R&R Policy was formulated by NTPC in May-1993 which was also
approved by Govt. of India and the World Bank NTPC R&R Policy-1993. List of
projects where R&R has been addressed as per this policy has been provided at read
more
• Based on learning's in the area of R&R, good practices implemented by NTPC, future
strategies and aligning with the GOI’s National Policy on Resettlement and
Rehabilitation (NPRR)-2003, NTPC revised its R&R Policy in June-2005 NTPC R&R
Policy-2005. List of projects where R&R has been addressed as per this policy has
been provided at read more
• To address social issues at exploratory stage of its prospective Greenfield/Expansion
projects and to win the confidence of local population of such projects by way of
building positive image of the company. NTPC enters the area by initiating actions in
line with its 'Initial Community Development (ICD) Policy-2009' Initial Community
Development Policy-2009 soon after land and water commitments are received from
the respective State Governments for setting up a project. List of project where ICD
Plan has been formulated has been provided read more
• In view of promulgation of GOI National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy-2007
(NRRP-07), NTPC is in the process of revising its R&R Policy by retaining its
learnings and well structured mechanism to address R&R issues and aligning with
provisions of NRRP-07.

NTPC addresses R&R issues in line with its R&R Policy with an objective that after a
reasonable transition period, the affected families improve or at least regain their previous
standard of living, earning capacity and production levels. As per the Policy, a detailed Socio-
economic Survey (SES) is conducted by a professional agency to create a baseline data of
prospective Project Affected Persons (PAPs). This follows formulation of a ‘Rehabilitation
Action Plan’ (RAP) after adequate consultation with stakeholders in Village Development
Advisory Committee (VDAC), which comprises representatives of PAPs, Gram Panchayats,
NTPC and District Administration. RAP consists of measures for rehabilitation, resettlement
and community development issues.

To maintain transparency during R&R implementation, 'Public Information eCentres (PIC)'

are set up to disseminate R&R related information and for grievance redressal. Sociologists
are appointed to achieve extensive interaction with the project affected persons (PAPs).

On completion of RAP, a ‘Social Impact Evaluation (SIE)’ is carried out thru a professional
agency to evaluate efficacy of RAP implementation for future learning. Further, need based
community development activities are continued to be undertaken in the neighbouring areas
of the project under NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility-Community Development
(CSR-CD) Policy after RAP is completed.

After promulgation of GOI R&R policy, it is being ensured that provisions of GOI policy are
complied while addressing R&R issues at projects.

State Government R&R policy, Sector specific and Government directives including MOEF
stipulations are considered while formulating a project specific Rehabilitation Action Plan
(RAP).

For addressing LA and R&R issues, NTPC has taken following new initiatives:

• A dedicated Land Acquisition (LA) Group has been created at Corporate R&R and at
Regional Head Quarters.
• Mobile Health Clinics have been started as part of ICD activities at its Nabinagar,
North Karanpura and Pakri Barwadih projects.
• Greenfield ITIs are being set up at 7 projects read more.

List of ongoing projects involving Land Acquisition (LA) and R&R:

A Eastern Region-I
Barh-I&II, Bihar LA in progress, RAP formulated
B Eastern Region-II
No additional land acquired. However, CD Plan being
Bongoigaon-I, Assam
formulated.
C National Capital Region
Dadri-II, UP Land acquired, CD Plan formulated.
D Northern Region
Rihand-III, UP No private land being acquired.
E Southern Region
No additional private land acquired. However, CD Plan
Simhadri-II, AP
formulated.
Sipat-I, Chhattishgarh Land acquired. RAP formulated and implemented
Vindhyachal-IV, MP LA in progress. RAP to be formulated.
F Western Region
Korba-III, Chhattishgarh LA in progress. RAP to be formulated.
Mouda-I, Maharashtra Land acquired. RAP formulated.
G Joint Venture
 Jhajjar-I, Haryana Land acquired. CD Plan to be formulated.
Muzzaffarpur Expansion,
LA in progess. RAP to be formulated.
Bihar
Nabinagar, Bihar LA in progress. RAP to be formulated.
Vallure-I Phase-I&II,,
Land acquired, CD Plan to be formulated.
Tamilnadu
H Hydro Region
Kol Dam, HP Land acquired, RAP formulated.
Loharinag-Pala Land acquired, CD Plan formulated
Tapovan-Vishnugad,
Land acquired, CD Plan formulated
Uttrakhand
I Coal Mining and Coal Washeries
Pakri Barwadih, Jharkhand LA in progress. RAP formulated
Chhatti Bariyatu, Jharkhand LA in progress. RAP formulated
Kerandari, Jharkhand LA in progress. RAP formulated
Talaipalli, Chhattisgarh LA in progress. RAP to be formulated
Dulanga, Orissa LAS in progress. RAP to be formulated

2. Empowering People
Education

"Money invested in the promotion of learning gives a multiple return to the people even as a
seed sown in good soil returns a luxurious crop."

NTPC has marked 15-20% of its CSR-CD budget for education to individual stations. Among
the various activities on education are:

• Facilitating primary education through adopting schools and introducing programmes

to boost its universalisation
• Promotion of rural culture and sports; Adult Education Centres; programmes of
education for girls
• Provision of education aids and equipments, scholarships and sponsorship
NTPC's deep commitment to provide quality education systems and co-curricular activities to
children of its employees and from neighbouring areas is reflected in the 48 schools being
currently run in NTPC power projects benefiting about 40,000 students. These schools are
managed by premier academic societies like the DPS Society, the DAV Society, the
Chinmaya Mission Trust, St. Joseph's Society and the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, among
others. Apart from providing infrastructural and financial support wherever required, NTPC
also provides requisite support to ensure availaibility of qualified teachers and quality annual
educational plans for each and every institution.

Coaching Classes

NTPC also provides a 50% subsidy for organising coaching classes in power project
townships, for students who wish to pursue higher studies in engineering and medicine..

Training to Principals and Teachers

To make education more efficient, effective and enjoyable NTPC conducts regular training
programmes for teachers in order to upgrade their teaching and technical skills. Apart from
this, workshops are also organised for principals through Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad - India's premier business school. Overall excellence in these schools is ensured
through improved educational standards, innovative extra-curricular activities , value
education and implementing professional management systems.

Extra-Curricular Activities

NTPC also takes initiative to propagate overall personality development of students by

organising quiz competitions for the children at project, regional and national levels, through
Medha Pratiyogita, theatre workshops through reputed institutes like NSD and SPIC
MACAY, Scouts and Guides training, sports activities for children in the townships and
coaching camps for various sports events. The children are encouraged to actively participate
in cultural meets to discover their creative potential. Students are also encouraged to become
‘News Readers’ for the monthly video magazines of project townships. Besides this
educational films obtained from Children’s Film Society (CFSI) are regularly screened over
the cable TV network in townships.

Inclusive Education

NTPC has successfully introduced the concept of Inclusive Education in its project schools so
that children with special needs can study alongside other children. The objective is to ensure
quick, easy and dignified integration of children with special needs in the social mainstream.

A pilot project on Inclusive Education has been taken up at Dadri. Children with special needs
were identified from neighbouring villages and they have been integrated in its schools from
the academic session 2005-2006. This model will also be adopted by NTPC schools.

Adult Education

Introduced with a view to meet NTPC’s social initiatives towards propagation of adult
education, the company aims at providing functional adult literacy with a view to endow the
illiterate with skills for self directed learning.

Other Initiatives

NTPC Foundation

NTPC Foundation, registered in December’2004, is striving to serve and empower the

physically challenged and economically weaker sections of the society. The Foundation is
carrying out focused CSR activities in identified niche areas of helping the physically
handicapped and other marginalized communities.
Recent initiatives of NTPC Foundation in line with current need and priorities are:

ICT Centres:

The Foundation has set up Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre for the
physically challenged at Delhi University. The ICT Centre, set up jointly by NTPC
Foundation and University of Delhi and inaugurated in Oct’08, will enable approximately
1000 physically challenged students to learn IT Skills and help them move along with the
mainstream society. Similar Centres for the visually challenged have been started at Mysore,
Thiruvananthpuram, Lucknow and Ajmer. The efforts of Foundation are being appreciated by
one and all. Similar ICT facilities are planned to be set up at all the States in a phased manner.

DOT Centres:

NTPC Foundation is running Directly Observable Treatment Centres (DOTs) in its hospitals
at 10 power stations to take care of tuberculosis patients in the vicinity of 25 km radius of
these stations. Besides providing space and doctors’ services, your Company has also given
mobile vans and diagnostic equipment to the Centres.

District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC):

The Foundation has also set up District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) in
collaboration with National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH) at NTPC-
Tanda which is serving the beneficiaries in nearby areas.

Distributed Generation (DG) Programmes for Rural Electrification.

NTPC Foundation is also providing grants for setting up of Distributed Generation Projects
for preparation of feasibility report, DPR, Insurance, Energy Plantation and for meeting
funding gap limited to 30% of the approved project cost.

Relief Operations

NTPC has always reached out to victims of natural calamities or any other disaster.

Supported Tsunami Victims

Rs. 15.2 million as employees’ contributions and Rs.80 million from the company was
donated to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.

Treatment provided to 7,838 patients.

Provided food to 18,398 villagers & children.

Assisted in restoration of power supply in 53 relief camps.

Livelihood

"Poverty is the worst form of violence."

-Mahatma Gandhi

NTPC focuses on enhancing quality, skill and sustainability of the poor, thus widening the
scope of livelihood opportunities for them. Some of the related activities are:-

• Organising training for vocational trades.

• Facilitating government sponsored schemes.
• Schemes for specific target groups like women, disabled, elderly and other
marginalised groups.
• Marketing tie-ups.
• Creating small-scale economic opportunities other than farming.

Voluntary initiatives

NTPC volunteers run E-VOICE (Employees Voluntary Organisation for Initiatives in

Community Empowerment) at its stations with numerous programmes on education,
livelihood, health, advocacy, etc.

NTPC employees are contributing actively to 25 E-VOICE across the country.