National Power Training Institute

National Power Training Institute (NPTI) has been set up by Government of India to function as the National Apex Body for the Human Resources Development of Power Sector personnel in India. NPTI has been providing its dedicated service for more than five (5) decades. The Headquarters of NPTI is located at NPTI Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad (Haryana).

NPTI operates on a Pan- India basis through its eleven (11) institutes in different power zones of the country as per detail below:

Northern Region

NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad

NPTI (Northern Region), Badarpur, New Delhi

NPTI (Hydro Power Training Centre), Nangal

Southern Region

NPTI (Power System Training Institute), Bangalore

NPTI (Hot Line Training Centre), Bangalore

NPTI (Southern Region), Neyveli

NPTI, Alappuzha (Kerala)

Eastern & North Eastern Region

NPTI (Eastern Region), Durgapur

NPTI (North Eastern Region), Guwahati

Western Region

NPTI (Western Region), Nagpur

NPTI, Shivpuri

Manpower Training and Academic Programmes

Industry interfaced programs

NPTI conducts several long-term, medium-term & short-term Training Programs for Engineers & Supervisors on various technical and managerial topics in the areas of Thermal, Hydro, Renewable, Transmission & Distribution, Management, Regulatory Affairs etc. pertaining to power sector. Customized training programs for various Power Utilities are also organized round the year along with Workshops and Seminars on latest developments in the Sector.

Some of the Industry interfaced programs organized by NPTI are as under:

• MBA (with specialisation in Power Management & Sustainability/Data Science and Data Analytics/Cyber Security and Cloud

• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Power Plant Engineering

• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Renewable Energy and Grid Interface Technologies

• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Smart Grid Technologies

• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Power System Operation.

• One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Sub-Transmission& Distribution system.

• Nine Months Post Graduate Diploma Course in Hydro Power Plant Engineering.

• Six Months Post Graduate Diploma Course in Transmission and Distribution System for Engineers.

• One Year Post Diploma Course in Power Plant Engineering

• Six Months Post Diploma Course in Hydro Power Plant Engineering.

• Six Months Post Diploma Course in Cyber Security

Mandatory Foundation Programme for all fresh recruits of all CPSEs/Autonomous Bodies under Ministry of Power.

NPTI has been given a mandate for conducting three weeks common mandatory Foundation Program for fresh recruits of all CPSEs/Autonomous Bodies under Ministry of Power in order to provide 360 degree overview of the Power Sector and to develop camaraderie with colleagues and batch mates across the Organizations, so far NPTI has conducted 05 Nos. of Programs and trained 474 Trainees from various Organization.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

NPTI has been given a mandate for Training & Capacity Building and other enabling & supporting activities under part – B of RDSS. NPTI has deigned five job roles under this scheme, and has trained Discom Engineers on Job Role 1, Job Role 2 & Job Role 5 i.e., Introduction of AMI and role of AMI in reducing AT&C losses, Job Role – 2 on AMI System design and program management and also on Job Role 5 on SCADA, IT/OT Technologies and DMS & OMS System. So, far NPTI has conducted 173 Nos. of Programs and trained 6386 Trainees from various Organization

Mission on the use of Biomass in Coal Based Thermal Power Plants

Under this mission NPTI has been conducting awareness programs for Farmers, Pellet Manufactures and Thermal Power Plant Professionals. So, far NPTI has conducted 25 Nos. of Programs and trained over 3000 Farmers, Pellet Manufacturers and Power Plant Operators.

Induction Training Programs

NPTI has been conducting Induction training programs for various national and international clients like NHPC, DVC, Grid-India, RRVUNL, UJVNL, OTPC etc and Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Limited.

Training and Certification Course on Cyber Security

As per the CEA Guidelines on Cyber Security in Power Sector, NPTI has been given a mandate for Training and Certification of power sector professionals on Cyber Security. NPTI has conducted Basic Level Training and Certification programs for more than a 1500 Power Professionals. Intermediate and Advanced level training and Certification program has also conducted for more than 50 Power Professionals.

On - Job Training
On-job training is an essential supplement to formal training which provides the trainees an understanding of the functions through involvement with real work situations. NPTI conducts on-job training programs as per clients requirements.

Online Training Course

NPTI is conducting online training programs on various topics like Smart Grid and Smart Metering, SPV, Cyber Security etc.

Cadre Training Institute for Central Power Engineering Services

NPTI is functioning as an Apex Cadre Training Institute for the engineers/officers of Central Power Engineering Services. NPTI has conducted 26 weeks Induction Training Programs for several batches of Asstt. Directors of CEA.

Training Program for Forum of Regulators

National Power Training Institute, Faridabad organizes residential /online training program on “Protection of Consumer Interest” for the ombudsman and officials from the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forums, Regulatory commissions of the various States. This program is conducted every year under the aegis of Forum of Regulators.

Linemen Training Programs

NPTI has trained around 2500 BSES Distribution Linemen under “UrjaSarathi”, “UttamUrjaSarathi” and conducted TF Engineers Training Programs.

System Operator Certification Examination

NPTI’s Power System Training Institute (PSTI) has been conducting Certification of Power System Operators since 2011. Training Courses at NPTI, Corporate Office, Faridabad and Power System Training Institute (PSTI), Bengaluru and NPTI (NER), Guwahati equip the System operators with necessary inputs to take up the Basic Level, Specialist Level and Management Level Certification Examinations.

Renewable Energy Grid Integration Programs

NPTI has also conducted a blended training program for REMC Operators, in association with GIZ. The training was a blend of 12 weeks online and 1 week classroom training at NPTI. International and national experts have been involved in preparation of the modules and conducting the classroom.

Hot Line Training Centre

A facility has been created at NPTI's Hot Line Training Centre, Bengaluru for Live Line Maintenance of Transmission Lines up to 400 KV which enables trained personnel to attend to maintenance requirements without power interruptions. Facilities for water washing of sub-station equipment are also available.

Skill Development Training

NPTI has been empanelled as a Government agency with Ministry of Rural development (MoRD) for conducting NSQF aligned training programs on all India basis for Power Sector & Renewable Energy Sector. NPTI has been recognized as an Assessment & Certification body for 60Qualifications in Power Sector and Renewable Energy Sector.

ATAL Faculty Development Program

NPTI is conducting AlCTE Training & Learning (ATAL) Academy faculty development program in the areas of recent technological advancement such as Block Chain Technology, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Sciences, and Internet of Things across India through its eleven (11) institutes.

ITEC Programme, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India

NPTI is conducting training programs through ITEC, MEA, Govt. of India for the countries of the world i.e. SAARC, African Countries etc.

Power Training Simulators

The Institutes of NPTI are well equipped with Hi-Tech infrastructural facilities for conducting different courses on technical as well as management subjects covering the needs of Thermal, Hydro, Transmission & Distribution Systems, Regulatory and Energy related fields of the Indian Power and allied Energy Sectors.

NPTI has a 500 MW real-time, full-scope Thermal Power control room operation Training Simulator at Faridabad Institute
2 Nos. of 210 MW Thermal Power Training Simulators at Badarpur-New Delhi &Nagpur Institutes for imparting specialized skills to operation personnel across the country.
430 MW (2x143 MW Gas Turbine and 1x144 MW Steam Turbine) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Replica Simulator has been commissioned at NPTI Corporate Office, Faridabad.
A High fidelity Load Dispatch Operation Simulator replica of the National Grid has also been installed at PSTI, Bengaluru for training System Operators of Load Dispatch Centers.
250 MW Hydro Simulator at HPTC, Nangal.
NPTI has set up a Full Scope 800 MW Supercritical Coal Fired Power Plant Training Simulator at its Corporate Centre, Faridabad. This simulator is replica of NTPC’s unit #1 of Kudgi Project (3X800MW) and is fully modular.
Six (6) multi-functional Training Simulators replicating the real-time integrated Unit operations for 210 MW, 500 MW, 800 MW Thermal Units, 250 MW Hydel Unit, 550 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) with additional functionalities of SCADA & Smart Grid have been established at NPTI's various institutes.

Laboratories/Workshops:

The laboratories and Workshops are the prerequisites for providing on-job, hands-on training in the maintenance aspects. The NPTI institutes have well equipped laboratories and workshops with wide ranging facilities for imparting training to all cadres including Technicians, Operators and Engineers, in various aspects of Power Generation, Transmission Distribution and Operation. Some of the areas where expertise has been built up are:

Control and Instrumentation Laboratories with facilities for testing, calibration and repairs of different types of process control instruments.
Maintenance workshops for Valves, Bearings & Shaft alignment, Pumps, Motors etc.
Electrical laboratories with facilities for testing of relays, electrical equipment, insulating oils etc., along with repairs as per requirement.
Power System Studies Laboratories are equipped with Transmission and Distribution System Software where studies such as load flow analysis, short circuit studies, transient stability studies, relay coordination studies, optimal capacitor placement, network reduction and optimal separation point can be conducted.

International Training

Professionals from various countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Cambodia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe etc. have undergone training at NPTI’s various training Institutes.

Consultancy Services:

In order to serve the industry requirements and make best usage of infrastructure and expertise, NPTI has ventured into providing consultancy services in preparation of DPRs, Third Party Inspecting Agency (TPIA) works, PMA, RTI Audits etc. NPTI also provides Consultancy in the field of Human Resources Development including Training Need Analysis, Upgradation of training facilities, Customized Course Designs, Capacity Assessment/Evaluation for Promotion etc.

NPTI's Publication

To disseminate the knowledge among the technical domain, NPTI has published number of books, manuals etc. These resource materials are prepared by domain experts and are meant to give in depth exposure and knowledge to the readers in related fields.

For more details, please surf the website of NPTI at : https://npti.gov.in

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