NEW DELHI (India CSR): NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, successfully concluded the NTPC Electron Quiz 2025 grand finale at NTPC Power Management Institute (PMI), Noida. After a highly competitive contest, IIM Calcutta emerged as the champion, showcasing their exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, while FMS, Delhi became the first runner-up and another team from IIM Calcutta stood second runner-up.
NTPC Leadership Applauds Participants
Gracing the occasion, Anil Kumar Jadli, Director (HR), NTPC, congratulated all the participants for their exceptional display of critical thinking and competitive spirit. NTPC Electron Quiz has been nurturing young talents and cultivating a platform for knowledge sharing for the last two decades, he said. He motivated the participants to channel this energy towards achieving their personal and professional goals while contributing to nation-building.
Participation from Across India
Over 700 teams participated in this month-long annual event that took place across nine locations, namely, Ranchi, Patna, Lucknow, Raipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Noida. After intense nine regional and three semi-final rounds, six teams qualified for the grand finale held on 28th February 2025 at PMI, Noida.
Winners and Prizes
The champions, Piyus Kedia and Amartya Saha from IIM Calcutta, took home a cash prize of Rs 50,000, while the 1st runners-up, Ankita Shandilya and Shashank Tyagi from FMS, Delhi, received Rs 30,000. The 2nd runners-up team, comprising Komal Vasudeva and Araya Arun from IIM Calcutta, received a Rs 20,000 cash prize.
Senior Dignitaries Attend the Event
The event was also graced by senior dignitaries from NTPC, including C Kumar, Executive Director (HR); Dr. Rachna Singh Bhal, Chief General Manager (Strategic HR & Talent Management and Head-PMI); Shri V Jayanarayanan, General Manager (HR); KM Prashanth, General Manager (Corporate Communication); and Shri Gautam Bose, Quiz Master & CEO, Greycells.
NTPC’s Commitment to Knowledge Development
As NTPC marks its golden jubilee, this edition of the Electron Quiz continues to promote industry-academia collaboration and encourage students to showcase their analytical and problem-solving skills, reinforcing NTPC’s commitment to knowledge development and future leadership.
(India CSR)
