Summary
NHPC Limited, together with its subsidiaries, generates and sells electricity in India. The company generates electricity through hydro, wind, and solar power stations. It owns and operates 24 power stations with an installed capacity of 7071.2 megawatts. The company also offers consultancy services in the areas of river basin studies; detailed survey and investigations; cost engineering; environmental impact assessment and environmental management plans; project reports, clearances, and investment decision; tendering for civil / mechanical /electrical works; contract management and assistance in procurement; equipment planning and management; construction planning and management; quality control and assurance; operation and maintenance; renovation, modernization, and uprating of hydropower stations; hydro power, tidal, wind, and geothermal development; lenders independent engineers/ review consultant/ techno?commercial advisory services; projects execution; training / human resources development; and information technology and communication. In addition, it provides project management and construction contract services, as well as trades in power. The company sells electricity to bulk customers that include electricity utilities owned by state governments/private distribution companies. The company was formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. NHPC Limited was incorporated in 1975 and is based in Faridabad, India.
History
Originally NHPC Limited was established in 1975 as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited. In 2008, NHPC was granted the status of an 'Navratna' Public Sector Undertaking. Over the years, NHPC has established itself as a premier organization in the country for development of hydropower with project portfolio spanning across India and Bhutan.
Mission
To be a leading player in the power sector through optimum utilization of the country's hydropower potential and other forms of Energy, striving for excellence for sustainable inclusive growth and to remain financially viable.
Vision
To achieve leadership in the power sector through excellence in development, operation, and management of Hydropower and other forms of Energy, utilizing world class technology, through effective project planning and execution and to ensure maximum benefits of energy generation to the stakeholders.
Key Team
Mr. Satyendra Nath Upadhyay (Chief Investor Relations Officer & Exec. Director of Fin.)
Ms. Rupa Deb (Company Sec. & Compliance Officer)
Rajbir Singh (Chief of Rajbhasha)
Jatinder Nath Maggo (Gen. Mang. of PR)
Mr. Vijay Kumar (Exec. Director of Fin. & Chief Internal Auditor)
Mr. A. K. Gupta (Chief Engineer of Electrical - O&M)
A. K. Choudhary (Chief Engineer of Civil - PMSG and Gen. Mang. of Contract - Civil)
Recognition and Awards
NHPC has been conferred with several awards including the prestigious Rajbhasha Shield, Gadhavi Laxmi Bai Award, R. K. Shanmukham Chetty Award, Maharana Pratap Award, and S. K. Bijle Award.
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