NTPC Ltd.

NTPC is looking for strategic partners to set up cement plants near its coal-based power stations to utilise fly ash. In this regard, the company is likely to submit its expression of interest by March 10, 2017.

The company produces about 65 million tonnes of ash annually, out of which 80 per cent is fly ash. Presently, this ash is being utilised in land development, ash dyke raising, road/rail embankments, brick/blocks/tile industries and cement industries, among others.