NTPC rolls out contest to get new ideas for 100pc ash utilisation

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: To achieve 100 per cent ash utilisation on sustainable basis at its coal-based plants, state-run power giant NTPC is organising a contest to invite ideas at pan-India level.
The objective of this competition is to find out innovative methods/ ideas which are commercially viable and practically implementable for achieving 100 per cent ash utilisation at NTPC in environmental-friendly manner, an official statement said.
According to statement the competition is open to Individuals/ Teams/ NGOs/ Professionals/ Researchers/ Scientists/ Institutes/ Organizations/ Business Schools/ Startups etc.
Interested contestants will have to make registration and there is no charges for participation. Winners will be awarded with 1st prize – Rs 5 lakh, 2nd prize – Rs 3 lakh, 3rd prize – Rs 2 lakh and Consolation prizes of Rs 1 lakh each for maximum two entries. The competition is open from December 1 to 24, 2018. (AGENCIES)