We are the best, yet again!: CM Mamata lauds WBPDCL for bagging best-performing company tag

ANI April 4, 2025 340 views

West Bengal has achieved a remarkable feat in power generation with its state-run power corporation. The Central Electricity Authority has ranked WBPDCL as the best-performing power generation company in the country for 2024-25. Multiple WBPDCL power plants, including Santaldih and Bakreshwar, have secured top national positions based on operational efficiency. This achievement highlights the state's technological prowess and commitment to excellent power infrastructure.

"We are the Best, yet again!!" - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal
Kolkata, April 4: West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that state-run West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has ranked the best-performing power generation company in the country for 2024-25 by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

Key Points

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WBPDCL ranked top power generation company nationally

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Santaldih plant achieves 94.38% operational efficiency

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Multiple power plants secure top 10 positions

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State-run corporation outperforms private sector giants

In a post on X, CM Mamata said, "We are the Best, yet again!! The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, has just announced the annual ranking of all the 201 thermal power plants in the country, based on operational efficiency (PLF - Plant Load Factor) parameters."

"WBPDCL, as a company (with an aggregate PLF of 88.9%), has been ranked the best-performing company in the country, surpassing giants like NTPC, DVC, Adani Power, Reliance Power, Tata Power, Torrent Power, etc," she added.

She said that Santaldih units of WBPDCL and Bakreshwar have ranked first and second in the country, respectively. Sagardighi and Bandel plants have bagged the fourth and ninth positions, respectively.

"For 2024-25, CEA has ranked Santaldih Thermal Power Plant of our WBPDCL (with PLF 94.38%) as the best (ranked 1st) performing thermal power plant in the country. Our Bakreswar plant (PLF 93.3%) has been ranked 2nd, Sagardighi (PLF 90.86%) at 4th and Bandel (PLF 89.62%) at 9th position (Nationally) by GOI," she said in the post.

"Congratulations to our officers, engineers, workmen for bringing out their best and making the state proud!" she added.

In 2023, Bakreswar Thermal Power Plant claimed first place, followed by Santaldih TPS and Sagardighi TPS in second and fifth place, respectively.

In a post on X, CM Mamata said, "WBPDCL sets a new benchmark in power generation, with its power plants securing top spots in the country's PLF rankings. Bakreshwar TPS claims 1st place, followed by Santaldih TPS & Sagardighi TPS in 2nd and 5th position respectively. A matter of immense pride for the state!"

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is amazing news! West Bengal showing how it's done 💪 So proud of our state's power sector workers who made this possible. Keep shining!
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Rahul S.
While this achievement is commendable, I hope the government also focuses on increasing renewable energy capacity. Thermal plants may be efficient now, but we need to think long-term about sustainability.
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Ananya M.
Wow! Beating giants like NTPC and Adani is no small feat 👏 My father works at Santaldih plant - he'll be so happy to hear this recognition!
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Sourav D.
Great achievement no doubt, but I wonder if this efficiency translates to better service for consumers? My area still faces frequent power cuts...
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Neha P.
Consistency is key! Ranking top two years in a row shows this isn't just luck. Kudos to the entire WBPDCL team! 🎉
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Debashish R.
As an energy sector professional, I must say these PLF numbers are impressive. Maintaining above 90% is challenging. Would love to know their maintenance strategies.

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