BHEL has been honoured with the highest national award in the field of Official Language, the ‘Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar’, by Rajbhasha Vibhag, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for ‘Excellent Rajbhasha Implementation’ and ‘Best Hindi House Journal’. These awards were received by Krishna Kumar Thakur, Director (Human Resources), BHEL, from Home Minister Amit Shah, during the Hindi Diwas celebration and the Fifth All India Rajbhasha Conference held in Gandhinagar last month.
Notably, BHEL’s Corporate Office, New Delhi has been awarded the second prize for ‘Excellent Rajbhasha Implementation’ in the category of ‘Public Sector Enterprises located in A region’, and BHEL’s HPEP, Hyderabad unit has been honoured with the ‘First Prize’ for ‘Best Hindi House Journal’ in the category of ‘Public Sector Enterprises located in C region’
NTPC: many accolades at GCC
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility, which contributes one-fourth of the country’s power needs, has won multiple awards at the 19th Global Communications Conference.
NTPC has won big at the 19th Global Communications Conference organised by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) in Goa, which declared 127 awards across diverse categories. The recognition comprises 14 Gold, 28 Silver, 42 Bronze and 43 consolation awards, in addition to NTPC being named the First Runner-Up for the prestigious Champions of Champions Trophy. This distinction reflects the NTPC’s consistent performance and commitment to excellence in communication and stakeholder engagement.
NTPC’s award-winning initiatives encompassed a broad range of areas, including human resource practices, community development and CSR projects, corporate communication campaigns, digital platforms, employee engagement activities, and films. With accolades spanning multiple stations and regions, the achievement highlights the strength of collaboration, innovation and NTPC’s comprehensive approach to communication. It is India’s largest integrated power utility, contributing one-fourth of India’s power requirements and having an installed capacity of 83 GW, with an additional capacity of 30.90 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy capacity. The company is committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032, strengthening India’s Net Zero goals.
With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.
City Gas Distribution: BPCL bags Excellence Awards at PNGRB Foundation Day
The recognition underscores BPCL’s efforts under Project Aspire, its transformative plan for driving future growth and building a sustainable energy pathway for India.
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, has honoured the public sector oil and gas giant, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, with Excellence Awards at the nineteenth PNGRB Foundation Day. BPCL bagged the award for its outstanding performance in city gas distribution (CGD).
Sanjay Khanna, Director (Refineries) with Additional Charge of Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL and Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), and Shri Rahul Tandon, Business Head (Gas) jointly accepted the award. BPCL bagged the award in two key categories. One, Overall Best Performance in CGD (Round 9 onwards) for the Geographical Area of Bargarh, Debagarh and Sambalpur districts. Two, as the Leader in Customer Care and Service Delivery (Round 1 to 8) for the Geographical Area of Rupnagar district.
The PNGRB awards, which are an honour for us, reflect BPCL’s commitment to operational excellence, a customer-first approach, and our vision of providing access to natural gas and best-in-class service to our esteemed customers in all our Geographical Areas. Through Project Aspire, we are accelerating the creation of a robust natural gas ecosystem that will power India’s sustainable growth,” said Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL.
BPCL, the second-largest oil marketing company in India and a prominent integrated energy firm, is engaged in the refining of crude oil and the marketing of petroleum products. The company operates in both the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company achieved the prestigious Maharatna status, gaining increased operational and financial autonomy.
Its refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500 fuel Stations, over 6,200 LPG distributorships, 500 Lube distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG bottling plants, 79 aviation service stations, five lube blending plants and five cross-country pipelines. It has electric vehicle charging stations at more than 6500 fuel stations.
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“These awards from PNGRB reaffirm our dedication to operational excellence and customer-centricity in the City Gas Distribution sector. Natural gas is a critical bridge fuel in India’s energy mix, and through Project Aspire, we are scaling up our efforts to expand its reach across the country, ensuring both energy security and environmental sustainability.”
Sanjay Khanna, acting Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL
IMC 25 Awards
Awards are not a destination, but fuel for tomorrow, says Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
The Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, felicitated the winners of the Indian Mobile Congress 2025 Awards at Yashobhoomi. The minister recommended India’s business community lead the nation’s economic transformation through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.
India stands at an “extraordinary inflexion point” amid rapid digital adoption and technological disruption. India today is not the India of even five years ago,” he remarked, emphasising that enterprises now operate in an era defined by innovation, sustainability, and global interdependence. He urged businesses to adopt artificial intelligence, invest in research and development, and foster cultures that value experimentation. He encouraged collaboration with startups, mentorship of MSMEs, and alignment with government initiatives. “These awards are not a destination, but fuel for tomorrow. They remind us that with great success comes great responsibility to employees, communities, and the nation,” he said.
