The groundbreaking of the first phase of the Sampur Solar Power Plant was held on 5th April in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The 50 MW project in Trincomalee, extendable to 120 MW, marks a key milestone in regional energy security and sustainable development. This landmark initiative is a 50:50 JV between NTPC and the Ceylon Electricity Board.