The National Power Training Institute (NPTI), an ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified organization under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is the National Apex Body for Training and Human Resource Development in the Power and Energy Sector. With its Corporate Office at Faridabad and a network of 11 Institutes across the country, NPTI has been serving the industry with distinction for over five decades.
NPTI is the world’s leading integrated power training institute, unique in its global standing for offering a wide geographical spread and diverse academic and training programs across Thermal, Hydro, Renewable Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Power System Operation, Regulatory Affairs, and Management. Over the years, NPTI has trained more than 3,20,000 power professionals, significantly contributing to improved Plant Load Factors, increased transmission availability, reduced AT&C losses, and overall growth of India’s GDP and energy security.
NPTI operates on an all-India basis through its eleven Institutes in different zones of the country as per the details below:
Northern Region
- NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad
- NPTI (Hydro Power Training Centre), Nangal
- NPTI, Badarpur, New Delhi
Southern Region
- NPTI, Alappuzha
- NPTI (Hot Line Training Centre), Bengaluru
- NPTI (Power System Training Institute), Bengaluru
- NPTI, Neyveli
Eastern & North Eastern Region
- NPTI, Durgapur
- NPTI, Guwahati
Western Region
- NPTI, Nagpur
- NPTI, Shivpuri
NPTI conducts long-term, medium-term, and short-term Training Programs for Engineers and Supervisors on various technical and managerial topics about the Renewable Energy and Power Sector in the areas of Thermal, Hydro, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution, Management, Regulatory Affairs, etc. in all the Institute. The training programs conducted by NPTI are either regular or customized to suit the training needs of the client organizations. These programs are being organized around the year along with workshops and seminars on the latest developments in the sector.
Major training programs conducted by NPTI include induction training to fresh Graduate Engineers/Executives from various organizations of Power Sector such as CEA, GRID-India, NHPC, DVC, MPPGCL, RRUVNL, etc, and customized training programs such as for Financial Institutions on Energy Efficiency Financing, Capacity Building programs, Power System Operation Training and Certification, 3-week Foundation training program for fresh recruits of central PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Training under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Mid – Career Training Program for IAS Officers etc.
Apart from Indian nationals, professionals from various countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Cambodia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe etc. have also undergone training at NPTI’s various training Institutes.
Vision
To be the Global Centre of Excellence for Training and Skill Development in Power and EnergySectors.
Mission
Enhancing human and organizational excellence in the Power and Energy sectors by integrating frontier clean energy technologies to achieve energy security, efficiency, and sustainability.
Values & Attitude
- Values- Commitment to excellence, adoption of cutting-edge technologies, client- focused service, and knowledge sharing.
- Attitude- Motivating every power professional to realize their potential through innovation, imagination, and willpower, working together to make a difference.
- NPTI, Badarpur, New Delhi
Values & Attitude
- Values- Commitment to excellence, adoption of cutting-edge technologies, client- focused service, and knowledge sharing.
Objectives
- Leverage intellectual capital to meet the growing needs of the power and energy sectors.
- Enhance existing skill sets in upcoming technologies for better employability and sectoral growth.
- Align training with the Ministry of Power’s objectives and the National Electricity Plan (2017–22 & 2022–27).
- Create awareness about government initiatives such as DDUGJY, IPDS, UDAY, RDSS, PMSGMBY and 24x7 Power for All.
- Conduct skill development programs in Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy, Power Trading, and Smart Energy Systems.
- Support Smart Cities, Smart Villages, and Rural Development through training in smart grids, decentralized generation, electric vehicle charging, DSM, and peak load management.
- Provide training on policy, regulatory, commercial, and market mechanisms such as ABT, DSM, Open Access, and Power Exchanges.
- Collaborate with global partners and reputed institutions (IITs, IIMs, TERI, Nord Pool, etc.) to stay abreast of the latest developments.
- Promote industry-academia interface through modular programs for students and Training-of-Trainers initiatives.
- Conduct international programs for SAARC, USAID, and other partner nations, building a global pool of skilled energy professionals.
Training Coverage
NPTI conducts long-term, medium-term, and short-term programs for engineers, supervisors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and faculty in:
- Thermal, Hydro, Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biomass, Small Hydro)
- Smart Grids, Smart Meters, Microgrids, Distributed Generation
- Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Carbon Credits, and Sustainable Development
- Supercritical and Advanced Technologies
- Regulatory and Commercial Frameworks of Power Markets
- Management, Finance, and Capacity Building for PSUs and State Utilities Programs are delivered through classroom, simulator-based, workshops, e-learning, and customized modules for client organizations.
Global Reach
Beyond India, NPTI has trained professionals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and many more countries, establishing itself as a global leader in power sector training.
