A two day programme on e-Learning workshop was organized by FIK International in Mumbai from 21.04.08 to 22.04.08. Two participants from PMI-NTPC has attended the programme. The world class speaker of the programme was Mr. Bryan Chapman who is the chief learning strategist at the Chapman Alliance. He defined the practice of e-Learning as a mainstream component for many organizations who are looking to enhance traditional training with new methods for strategically optimizing learning and better aligning learning with company objectives.

A National Seminar of Power Project Management was organized at Power Management Institute (PMI) on 18-19 March 2008. Inaugurating the seminar Shri Anil Razdan, Secretary Power appreciated NTPC for setting bench marks in Project executions. Drawing a parallel with game of golf, Shri Razadan underscored the importance of each link in the project management cycle. Delivering the special address on the occasion the Chairman and Managing Director Shri T Sankaralingam emphasized the need for fast decision making at all levels as an imperative for successful project management. Shri Sankaralingam added risk analysis and mitigation should be focused upon.

A programme for Managing External Environment was held for Business Unit Heads of NTPC from 25/02/08 to 29/02/08. GMs from different projects participated in this programme.

Training programme on Critical issues in Power Plant was held from 25/02/08 to 27/02/08, which was attended by 20 NTPC executives.

Training programme on Contract Management for THDC executives was held from 18/02/08 to 22/02/08, which was attended by 25 THDC executives.