A Maharatna Company dsoy vkarfjd forj.k ds fy, vad (Vol)% 41 la[;k (No.)% 02 Qjojh (February) 2015 (For internal circulation only) ,uVhihlh fyfeVsM dh x`g if=dk A House Journal of NTPC Limited lekpkj "GREEN ENERGY COMMITMENT" CERTIFICATE PRESENTED TO PRIME MINISTER Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC presented "Green Energy Commitment" Certificate to Hon'ble Prime Minister during RE-Invest 2015, India's first Renewable Energy Global Investors' th Meet and Expo, in New Delhi on 15 February, 2015. Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/c) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/c) for Commerce and Industry along with the secretaries of the sector also graced the occasion. The three day global meet was organized by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Secretaries from Government of India and Heads of International Agencies like International Energy Agency, International New & Renewable Energy Agency and senior officials from MNCs also participated in the meet. For the financial year 2014-15, NTPC has paid an interim dividend of ` 618.41 crore, being 7.5% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company. The advice for the transfer of ` 463.55 crore to Government of India was presented by Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC to Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy in the presence of Shri I.J. Kapoor, Director (Commercial), Shri S.C. Pandey, Director (Projects), Shri U.P. Pani, Director (Human Resources), Shri K. Biswal, Director (Finance) and Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Operations). nd This is the 22 consecutive year that NTPC Ltd. has paid dividend. NTPC PAYS INTERIM DIVIDEND OF ` 618.41 CRORE The Third 500 MW unit of Vallur Thermal Power Project of NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Co. Ltd. (NTECL), a JV of NTPC Ltd. and TANGEDCO started commercial operation w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs of th 26 February, 2015. The Unit had completed the mandatory 72 hours of continuous th th full load trial operation from 7 to 10 December, 2014. With this, all the three units of NTECL- Vallur Thermal Power Plant (3 X 500 MW each) have been declared under commercial operation. The Additional Power supplied from Unit 3 of NTECL would benefit Tamil Nadu and other southern states. DECLARATION OF COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNIT # 3 OF NTECL- VALLUR THERMAL POWER PLANT NTPC has approved the investment proposal for 1,320 MW thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh and accorded the investment approval for the Khargone power project in Madhya Pradesh at an appraised current estimated cost of ` 9,870.51 crore. The approval is subject to Environment Clearance of Ministry of Environment and Forests. NTPC BOARD APPROVES INVESTMENT PROPOSAL FOR KHARGONE th On 24 February, 2015 NTPC Coal Stations achieved a highest ever daily Generation of 710.00 MU surpassing the previous highest th 709.789 MU achieved on 26 April, 2014. CONGRATULATIONS ON HIGHEST GENERATION
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"GREEN ENERGY COMMITMENT" CERTIFICATE PRESENTED TO PRIME MINISTERDr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC presented "Green Energy Commitment" Certificate to Hon'ble Prime Minister during RE-Invest 2015, India's first Renewable Energy Global Investors'
thMeet and Expo, in New Delhi on 15 February, 2015. Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/c) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/c) for Commerce and Industry along with the secretaries of the sector also graced the occasion.
The three day global meet was organized by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Secretaries from Government of India and Heads of International Agencies like International Energy Agency, International New & Renewable Energy Agency and senior officials from MNCs also participated in the meet.
For the financial year 2014-15, NTPC has paid an interim dividend of ` 618.41 crore, being 7.5% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company.
The advice for the transfer of ` 463.55 crore to Government of India was presented by Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC to Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy in the presence of Shri I.J. Kapoor, Director (Commercial), Shri S.C. Pandey, Director (Projects), Shri U.P. Pani, Director (Human Resources), Shri K. Biswal, Director (Finance) and Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Operations).
ndThis is the 22 consecutive year that NTPC Ltd. has paid dividend.
NTPC PAYS INTERIM DIVIDEND OF ` 618.41 CRORE
The Third 500 MW unit of Vallur Thermal Power Project of NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Co. Ltd. (NTECL), a JV of NTPC Ltd. and TANGEDCO started commercial operation w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs of
th26 February, 2015.
The Unit had completed the mandatory 72 hours of continuous th th full load trial operation from 7 to 10 December, 2014.
With this, all the three units of NTECL- Vallur Thermal Power Plant (3 X 500 MW each) have been declared under commercial operation.
The Additional Power supplied from Unit 3 of NTECL would benefit Tamil Nadu and other southern states.
DECLARATION OF COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNIT # 3 OF NTECL- VALLUR THERMAL POWER PLANT
NTPC has approved the investment proposal for 1,320 MW thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh and accorded the investment approval for the Khargone power project in Madhya Pradesh at an appraised current estimated cost of ` 9,870.51 crore. The approval is subject to Environment Clearance of Ministry of Environment and Forests.
NTPC BOARD APPROVES INVESTMENT PROPOSAL FOR KHARGONE
thOn 24 February, 2015 NTPC Coal Stations achieved a highest ever daily Generation of 710.00 MU surpassing the previous highest
th709.789 MU achieved on 26 April, 2014.
CONGRATULATIONS ON HIGHEST GENERATION
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NTPC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Appreciating NTPC's performance
and contribution to the Nation, Shri
Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of
State (Independent Charge) for
Power, Coal and New & Renewable
Energy said the company has still
bigger goals by aligning with the
national mission. Addressing
NTPC's International Power Plant
Operation and Maintenance thConference in New Delhi on 13
February, 2015 with theme 'Fuel
Adequacy' to commemorate
commencement of service from its
first ever generating unit at
Singrauli, on the same day in 1982,
he said NTPC has seen turbulences
& crisis and evolved as a better
organization over a period of time.
Shri Goyal added that it is his target
to make NTPC the world's most
valuable company in next 5 years
and urged all the employees to take
this as a challenge and personal
To achieve holistic excellence, NTPC had launched its own Business Excellence Model from 2010-11. During this financial year, twenty one generating stations have undergone the assessment process. For finalizing the result and outcome, CMD, NTPC appointed six members Jury comprising of Shri R. Krishnan, Director (HR), BHEL, Shri S.K. Kakkar, Ex-Principal Counsellor of CII, Shri N.N. Misra, Ex-Director (Operations), Shri A.K. Jha, Director (Technical), Shri U.P. Pani, Director (HR) and Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Operations). Dadri received the Overall Excellence Award, Talcher Thermal and Kahalgaon received the Motivational Award.
These stations were awarded on the occasion of International Power Plant O&M Conference held in New Delhi
thon 13 February, 2015.
commitment by providing cheap and quality electricity to the masses. Shri D.V. Kapoor, Founder Chairman of NTPC, Shri A.S. Bakshi, Member, Central E lectr ic ity Regulatory Commission and former Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority, Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC and Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Operations), NTPC also spoke during the inaugural session. The conference was attended by over 300 delegates with power industry representatives from USA, Germany, China, Japan, Australia as well as from domestic players like TATA Power, Adani group, GMR group, and many State Sector Power companies, Power Sector Stakeholders, manufactures and service providers.
Seven international papers and eighty three domestic technical papers were presented during the conference.
NEWLY RE-DESIGNED NTPC WEBSITE LAUNCHED
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent
Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy launched thofficial website of NTPC (www.ntpc.co.in) on 13 February, 2015
during Annual O&M Conference. The website which has been
completely redesigned on a new platform with user friendly
pages, mobile compatible, with the new look and feel
highlighting NTPC's growth trajectory in the power map of India
and its efforts in CSR and green initiatives.
The website is designed from a user's perspective which is
disable friendly with all security aspects in place, portability in all
I am indeed happy in standing in front of you, listen to you, talk to you, clear your doubts, if any, on any company-related issue and even like to meet you personally if you want during my stay here at Korba…
First and foremost, I must tell you that there is no barrier as such between the management and the employee. We are all working for the company, for each-other. So we must always care about the company and see how our company progresses. Then we must see how we can align our career, our aspirations with the company’s goals. If you fall in love with your work, you’ll never have to work for the rest of your life. That means, mentally, we all must get attuned to the company, to ourselves, to our families.
Second, let’s never carry work-related problem to our home. I try to follow this principle in my life and I do take pride in this. I am sure, if you do this, you will see many positive changes in your life as well.
Some of you have raised questions on career and manpower planning. We cannot blame somebody for the challenges we see today in this front. The decisions taken in the past must be taken in response to the scenario at that point of time. Director (HR) is working on this and some solution is expected soon.
I must share with you that some senior people once brought to my notice that they had to literally pass their entire
On career and manpower planning:
On Transfer Policy:
career in the forests while their counterparts have superannuated from Corporate Office after a prolonged stint at the same office. I found some logic in the issue and shared it with the Director (HR) who then developed very transparent policy which is in front of you today.
I don’t know what you people think, but I must clarify why we went to court. We have not gone to court on the ground that we are not able to meet the parameters prescribed by CERC. I must tell you that NTPC is world’s No 1 power generating company and we can meet any such parameters. Since CERC is setting parameters today, we’ll be meeting those parameters at such stations that we
design from now onwards. How can we expect stations built twenty years back to meet those parameters as they were not designed on that line. The issue is expected to be solved shortly. But, that is not going to affect our bottom line for a longer period as it was assumed by some sceptics.
I must urge the employees of my generation to treat the new entrants/freshers as their children. There was a time when a Deputy Manager used to earn lot of respect from the subordinates. There was lot of fellow-feeling then. Now there is a need to revive the good old days. Employees of this generation must treat the oldies as their parents. They must turn to their experienced seniors and subordinates to improve themselves.
On CERC norms:
On Generation Divide:
The programme provides an interface between the employees and the top management of the company. In personal front, I could clarify some previous confusion with regard to policy-related matter. Programmes like this must continue.
Niraj Kumar Sahoo, Sr. Manager, FQA, Korba
The best part of DAD @ Korba was that there was a genuine attempt towards free and fair communication between the management and the employees themselves. No filtering of questions or any bias in any kind further enhances credibility of this sort of new found communication system.
Sudhir Kumar Agarwal, DGM, EMG & AU
Some of our issues were addressed instantly at this forum. Programmes like this must be conducted quite frequently which will definitely enhance the morale of the employees.
K.P. Chandravanshi, Vice-President, RTVKS (INTUC)
Sharing of information about the business strategy and future challenges was an eye-opener to many of the employees. Programmes like this will be useful in creating a positive atmosphere in the workplace.
Anoop Mishra, AGM, FQA & General Secretary, APEX
It was a very good programme and helps us learn about the road-map for the future and how we can align ourself accordingly.
Suknandan Naik, Junior Controller, PLC, Stage II
The various queries answered by our Directors also enriched our understanding. I particularly welcome and express my regards for the announcement of career development scheme as pronounced by our Director HR and hope that it will be implemented soon.
Choudhury, President, Sanyukta Mahila Samiti, NTPC visited thSipat on 8 February, 2015. Shri U.P. Pani, Director, (HR) and
Smt. Geeta Pani, Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Oprn.) and Smt.
Nayana Sharma, Shri S.N. Ganguly, RED (WR-II), ED to CMD &
CC and Smt. Seema Ganguly accompanied them during the
visit. The newly constructed administrative building was
inaugurated by CMD. Dr. Roy Choudhury and Directors visited
the central control room and construction site of wagon
tippler. In the review meet CMD, NTPC Limited interacted with
the senior executives and gave his valuable suggestions to sort
out the work related problems.
“Directors at your door” programme was also organized,
where Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC, Shri U.P. Pani,
Director (HR) and Shri K.K. Sharma, Director (Operations)
interacted with the employees and assured them to solve their
problems. In his address to employees Dr. Choudhury
described NTPC's future plan and shared the challenges with
employees and welcomed valuable suggestions from them.
“Long service award” was also presented to employees who
have rendered 25 year continuous service to company.
Employees presented a street play on Clean India drive on the
occasion.
Smt. Sharmila Roy
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EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK ON
DAD AT SIPAT The DAD Program at Sipat cemented NTPC's Commitment for open & transparent bottom-up communication with the most important stakeholder i.e. its employees.
—Prashant Kumar Sammeta, Asst. Manager (EMD)
This is a great initiative taken by NTPC Top management to get into the hearts & minds of its employees. The frequency of such programs should be increased for continuous dialogue between employees & management.
—K.K. Ahuja, Sr. Manager (CHP)
The program helped us a great deal in understanding the changing dynamics of Business Environment in the wake of competition in Power Sector. It also gave us an opportunity to realign ourselves for future challenges & business strategy.
—A.K. Srivastava, Sr. Manager (MTP) & General Secretary (NEAS)
“Directors At Your Doors” program provided a platform to the employees to discuss various issues pertaining to employees at the highest level. All the queries/issues were answered/ addressed instantly with utmost clarity.
—Gautam Patil, Dy. Manager (Purchase)
Such programs reassure in NTPC Participative Culture and shows our Top Management's Commitment towards our core values.
—Lalit Pagare, Jr. Officer (IT)
New initiatives like Smart Card for medical treatment and various other initiatives announced by Director (HR) will certainly help in increasing employees motivation to a great extent.
—N.K. Roy, Sr. Manager (Chemistry)
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Government has approved setting up of 15,000 MW grid-connected solar power projects by NVVN under the National Solar Mission. The projects will be implemented in three phases by NVVN (NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam). In the first phase, the company would commission 3,000 MW. This would be ramped up to 5,000 MW in the second and 7,000 MW in the third phase.
The execution of the first phase would entail an investment of ` 18,000 crore, which would be met by the project developers. “The completion of 15,000 MW capacity projects under the National Solar Mission would accelerate the process of achieving grid tariff parity for solar power and also help reduce consumption of kerosene and diesel, which is presently in use to meet the unmet demand.” Some of the solar PV plants in the first phase are based on bundling of solar power with unallocated thermal power. The electricity would be allotted to various states who provide land for setting up these projects and also those which would purchase a major portion of the solar power for consumption within the state.
CMD ADDRESSES MANAGEMENT
STUDENTS AT IIT, DELHI
Sincerity, enthusiasm, communication skills and the need to be always ahead of change are basic requisites for the budding business leaders and entrepreneurs said Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC while delivering the keynote address at the Annual Management Festival Parivartan at Department of
rdManagement Studies IIT, Delhi on 23 February, 2015. He shared rich experiences from his journey as CEO of leading Public Sector companies for over 13 years with the students.
Speaking about the challenges of the future, he said, for being successful, corporate sustainability and growth should grow together. He appreciated the vision for growth strategy of India to create more jobs through innovative programs like Make in India.
NTPC AWARDED FOR ‘EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING’NTPC Ltd. has been awarded for 'Excellence in
Financial Reporting' in 'Infrastructure and
Construction Sector (Turnover more than ` 500
crore)' category for the financial year 2013-14 by
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The
award was given in recognition of adopting best
accounting practices in preparation of financial
statements, policies for disclosure & presentation
of financial statements.
The selection was made by a panel of judges
chaired by CA. K. Rahman Khan, MP, Rajya Sabha
and former Union Minister of State for Minority
Affairs, Government of India.
The award was received by Shri K. Biswal, Director
(Finance) at a function held by the Institute at th Chennai on 8 February, 2015.
CABINET APPROVES 15,000 MW GRID-LINKED
SOLAR PROJECTS
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NTPC WINS GREENTECH
AWARD 2014
NTPC was conferred Greentech Award Shri R.K.D. Verma, AGM (CSR) CC received the award on behalf of NTPC.for its outstanding contribution in the
field of Environment and CSR during the NTPC, Farakka and NSPCL, Rurkela won th
the Silver award for CSR and Platinum 15 Annual Greentech Environment Award for environment respectively. On Awards ceremony held at Kolkata from
th th behalf of NTPC, Farakka, Shri A.K. 28 to 29 January, 2015.Mukherjee, GM(O&M) and Shri Milan NTPC, Korba won Gold Award 2014 for Kumar, AGM(HR) received the award.
Environment. This is the second NTPC, Vindhyachal bagged Gold consecutive time Korba has won this Award for Environment and also prestigious award. The award was Silver Award for CSR. Vindhyachal has presented to Shri S.K. Sanbad, AGM won the Gold Award for Environment
(EMG & Ash Utilisation) by Shri consecutively for three years. Shri
Greentech Foundation and Shri R.N. Utilisation), Vindhyachal received the
Saxena, Managing Director, M.P. Rajya award from Shri Kamaleshwar Sharan, Van Vikas Nigam Limited. President, Greentech Foundation and The Greentech Platinum Award 2014 for Shri M. Narendra, former CMD, Indian CSR was awarded to NTPC Limited. Overseas Bank.
Korba
Vindhyanchal
Farakka
Corporate Centre
NSPCL Rourkela
THREE AWARDS FOR NSPCLNSPCL has been conferred with prestigious Global HR Excellence Awards for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices, Leading HR Practices in Quality Work-Life and Best Talent Management Award at the World HRD Congress recently.
The Awards were received by Ms. Premlata, AGM (HR), NSPCL-CC at a functions held at Mumbai.
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TH4 REG NAL OPERAT NAL1 IO IO PE FORMANCE REVIEW (ROPR) RHELD AT RAMAG NDAMU
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Shri K Sharma, Direc Operation) in ugur ted 14 Region l K tor ( a a aht
Operational Performance Revi w (ROPR) at Ramagundam on 19 e
February, 015. Spea ing on he occ sion, e spo e on the eff ts to 2 k t a h k or
improve e ficiency in produc ion, taking care of he envi onment, f t t r
optimization o pr duction cost a d mproving an:MW ra io to remain f o n i M t
a m rket lea er.s a d
Shri Sharma inaugurated p r i g for As ankers and visite Ash Pond a k n h t d
area, CHP an her pr minent lo ation of the plant, ED-Ramagundam, d ot o c s
Shr R K. Sriva tava and seni o ficials of the s ation a companied im.i . s or f t c h
HARYANA GOVT. OFFICIALS VISIT FARIDABADShri Rajan Kumar Gupta, Addl. Chief Secretary (Power and Renewable Energy), Haryana along with Shri M.K.V. Rama Rao, MD, HPGCL & Shri J.P. Agrawal, Director (Technical), HPGCL visited Faridabad Gas Power Station,
ndon 2 February, 2015. They visited the 5 MW solar plant and took keen interest in its functioning and also visited Control Room of the Gas plant.
WORKSHOP ON “VISION DOCUMENT” FOR VENDORSA work shop was organised by Central Procurement Cell
rd th(CPC) at EOC, Noida on 3 & 4 February, 2015 to discuss the draft “Vision Document” for Vendor Enlistment on Pan NTPC basis. Heads of C&M, OS and Finance from Corporate Centre and Regional Head Quarters attended the workshop.
Shri N.K.L. Das, GM (CPC) welcomed the participants & dignitaries. ED (Engg.), ED (OS), ED (CC&M) and ED (Fin.) addressed the delegates in opening as well concluding sessions.
Heads of RIO Meet, SRHQA meeting of Heads of RIOs was held at SRHQ, Hyderabad on
st21 February, 2015. In his inaugural address, Shri A.K. Jha, Director (Technical), expressed his happiness over the high level of credibility the Inspection Function enjoy not only within the company, but also amongst the Indian industries. He further pointed to the need for more effective alignment amongst all the stake holders including the Corporate Functions, site and the suppliers resulting in a win-win situation that focuses on timely realization of quality products, with minimum resources.
The meeting was also addressed by ED (QA&I) and RED (SR).
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SPORTS DAY IN BAL BHAWAN
thSports Day of Bal Bhawan was held on 26 February, 2015 in NTPC Shaurya Township ground. Smt. Sharmila Roy Choudhury, President Bal Bhawan, Smt. Minati Swain, Smt. Seema Ganguly, Smt. Soma Ghosh and other senior ladies of Bal Bhawan, Sanyukta Mahila Samiti and Saheli Club were present on the occasion. Children of all age groups, participated in various sports events.
PRESIDENT, SANYUKTA MAHILA SAMITI VISITS KORBA
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Dental Oral Care Habits“A common misconception with oral care habits is that brushing is enough, when in fact brushing alone misses more than half the germs in your mouth . People also forget that it’s important to clean between the teeth, as well as your tongue, cheeks, and the floor of your mouth.,it’s important to make sure you brush, floss, and rinse to ensure you’re cleaning every surface.”
Here are more top toothbrush mistakes people make:
• Using the wrong style of brush. “Some people still like medium or hard toothbrushes, but soft, round-ended bristles are the way to go.“When the plaque is soft, it will come off with a soft brush. Once it hardens into tartar or calculus, it won’t come off with brushing no matter how hard the brush, but you can damage the delicate gum tissue by using those types of brushes.
• Not replacing an old brush. You should replace your toothbrush every three to four months for dental health, but many people let it go way beyond this point. “When the bristles become splayed out, they cannot properly clean the various surfaces of your teeth, “In addition, many of the power brushes lose cleaning power as the brush head ages.”
• Brushing back and forth. Often, the brushing mistake has to do with brushing technique itself. “You should brush in a circular motion, angling the bristles of the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gumline and focus on a couple teeth at a time. “This enables you to clean under the gums, where most plaque is present and causes the most harm. This also helps avoid over-brushing.”
• Moving all around. People don’t always follow a set order as they move around their mouth brushing. “When we brush in this fashion, we tend to miss various surfaces of the teeth because it is hard to know where we have and have not brushed. “You should brush your teeth with a systematic approach. There are four quadrants of the mouth and three surfaces to brush per tooth. You should brush all the surfaces of one quadrant of the mouth at a time.”
• Brushing too aggressively. Not a lot of force is needed to do a good job brushing, Most people forget that bacteria and food particles that remain on the teeth after eating a meal are very soft in texture. “Therefore, gentle brushing is all that is needed to remove the bacteria and food.” If you use an electric toothbrush, keep in mind that it was designed to do it all. “Vigorous movement of the electric toothbrush against the teeth and gums and using heavy arm pressure can negatively affect the condition of your teeth and gums and can even cause gum recession.
• Not brushing long enough.. “Most people, when asked how long they brush, typically say about one to two minutes, when in reality they typically brush for only 30 seconds.It importantto access all the areas of the mouth and all surfaces of the teeth to effectively clean the tooth surfaces of bacteria and food, and to coat each tooth surface with the cleansing toothpaste.” Using too much toothpaste. The flip side of the previous tip is that most of us slather way more toothpaste onto our toothbrush than we actually need. “You just need a pea-sized amount for most toothpastes.
