New Delhi, July 18, 2023: NTPC Limited has been honoured with two major accolades at the ET HR World Future Skills Awards 2023, reinforcing its leadership in leveraging advanced technologies for workforce development.
The company received awards for:
- Best Use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling
- Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme
The awards were accepted by Dillip Kumar Patel, Director (HR), at a समारोह held in Gurugram on July 13.
Driving Digital Learning Transformation
The recognition highlights NTPC’s strategic focus on integrating emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) into its Learning & Development (L&D) ecosystem.
A key initiative in this space is iGuru, which incorporates VR-based training modules to enhance experiential learning for employees and outsourced workforce. The company has also introduced:
- GPiLearn for structured digital learning
- FutureSkills courses aligned with emerging industry needs
- Samarth modules for capability building
Strengthening Workforce Competencies
NTPC’s L&D initiatives are designed to:
- Improve technical and operational competencies
- Enable continuous upskilling in a rapidly evolving energy sector
- Extend training benefits beyond employees to ecosystem partners and contractors
Leadership in HR Innovation
Over the years, NTPC has institutionalised progressive HR practices, earning recognition across national and international platforms. The latest awards further validate its approach of combining technology, scale, and structured learning frameworks to build a future-ready workforce.