New Delhi, India: State-owned power producer NTPC Limited has appointed Kishore Chandra Patra as the Head of Project at NTPC Korba, one of the company’s flagship power stations with a capacity of 2,600 megawatts. Patra assumed charge on February 4, 2026, bringing more than three and a half decades of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, and project management.
Before this appointment, Patra served as Chief General Manager (Operations and Maintenance), where he played a key role in improving operational reliability, strengthening safety standards, and driving maintenance excellence across NTPC facilities.
Over the course of his career, Patra has held several senior leadership roles across NTPC’s major projects and joint ventures. His previous assignments include key positions at NTPC’s Farakka and Talcher Kaniha power stations, NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Limited (NBPPL) in Noida, the Eastern Region-II headquarters in Bhubaneswar, and the Vallur power project. He has also served as Head of Project at NBPPL.
Patra joined NTPC in 1989 as an Executive Trainee in Mechanical Engineering after graduating from UCE Burla. He is widely regarded for his strong technical expertise, people-focused leadership style, and commitment to NTPC’s core values of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
A strong proponent of continuous learning, Patra has completed extensive training programs at NTPC’s Power Management Institute and other leading institutions. His professional development includes training in safety leadership, advanced management practices, boiler design and maintenance, financial management, corporate governance, sustainability, and technical skill enhancement.
As Head of Project at NTPC Korba, Patra will oversee operations and maintenance with a focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and community engagement. Under his leadership, the station is expected to further strengthen its performance and continue to play a critical role in meeting India’s growing power demand.