On 26 December 2022, an inaugural Puja took place for the start of the Stage 3 site enabling works like the removal of overburdened material from the Stage 3 area. The inauguration was done by Sh Ghanshyam Prajapati ji, ED (Sipat) in the gracious presence of Sh Debdutta Sinha, GM (Project) other NTPC officials. This activity is the start of stage 3 enabling works for the smooth handover of fronts (areas ) to the stage 3 main contractor.