{"id":65336,"date":"2026-06-07T09:20:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/?p=65336"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:50:50","slug":"ntpc-korba-celebrates-world-environment-day-2026-with-enthusiastic-public-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/?p=65336","title":{"rendered":"NTPC Korba Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with Enthusiastic Public Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AAKASHVANI.IN<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Korba, June 07, 2026:<\/span> <\/strong>NTPC Korba celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming its commitment towards environmental conservation and sustainable development. A week-long series of environmental awareness activities and competitions was organized from May 28 to June 5, engaging stakeholders across all age groups and communities.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65334\" src=\"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0006-681x426.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The celebrations featured a variety of competitions, including Quiz, Essay Writing, Slogan Writing, and Painting, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and encouraging responsible environmental practices among participants. The activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees, their family members, students, and other stakeholders.<br \/>\nOn the occasion of World Environment Day, a plantation drive was organized on June 5 within the NTPC Township premises, where more than 100 participants took part in planting saplings. The plantation campaign was conducted under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change\u2019s (MoEFCC) \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d initiative. As part of the programme, girls enrolled under NTPC\u2019s Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) from project-affected areas also actively participated in the plantation drive.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65333\" src=\"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-756x420.jpg 756w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-640x356.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aakashvaani.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260607-WA0004-681x378.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the event, participants took an Environmental Protection Pledge and joined an awareness rally to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable living practices.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Addressing the gathering, Shri Kishore Chandra Patra, Head of Project (HOP), NTPC Korba, urged everyone to contribute actively towards environmental protection. Appreciating NTPC Korba\u2019s achievements in environmental stewardship, including the plantation of over 3 million trees over the years, he emphasized that environmental conservation is essential for ensuring sustainable development.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The programme concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners of various competitions. Shri Munesh Kumar Vishwakarma, Deputy General Manager, Environment Department, expressed his gratitude to all participants, guests, and supporting teams for their valuable contribution towards the successful celebration of World Environment Day 2026.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAKASHVANI.IN Korba, June 07, 2026: NTPC Korba celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming its commitment towards environmental conservation and sustainable development. A week-long series of environmental awareness activities and competitions was organized from May 28 to June 5, engaging stakeholders across all age groups and communities. 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