NTPC has raised Rs 20 billion through issuance of green masala bonds in overseas market under its USD 4 billion medium term note programme. The proceeds of these bonds will be used for financing renewable energy projects in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

This was stated by Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, Mines New & Renewable Energy and Mines in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.

''National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has drafted/prepared its long-term Corporate Plan and has planned to achieve 32 GW installed capacity through  renewable energy resources by 2032'', the minister added.