NHPC Limited (erstwhile National Hydroelectric Power Corporation ) is an Indian government hydropower board under the ownership of Ministry of Power, Government of India that was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of ₹2,000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects. Recently it has expanded to include other sources of energy like Solar, Geothermal, Tidal, Wind etc.
At present, NHPC is a Mini Ratna Category-I Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of ₹150,000 Million . With an investment base of over ₹387,180 Million Approx., NHPC is among the top ten companies in the country in terms of investment. Baira Suil Power station in [Salooni] Tehsil of Chamba district was the first project undertaken by NHPC.
On 7 September 2022, the world's largest institutional investor the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global divested from NHPC due to “unacceptable risk that NHPC contribute to severe environmental damage".[2][3]
NHPC is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on 1 September 2009. The government of India and State Governments have 74.51% share as a promoter of the Company while remaining 25.49% is public shareholding. The total number of shareholders are 191,337 and share capital is ₹12,300,742,773.
Market value
At present, NHPC is a schedule 'A' Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of ₹150 billion, with an investment base of over ₹552 billion Approx. In 2015–16 NHPC made a profit after tax of ₹24.40 billion . An increase of 15% than the previous year profit of ₹21.24 billion. NHPC is among the top 10 companies in India in terms of investment.
Initially, on incorporation, NHPC took over the execution of Salal Stage-I, Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro-electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Projects Control Board. Since then, it has executed 22 hydro projects with an installed capacity of 6717 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in a joint venture. One wind project of 50 MW has also been commissioned in Oct 2016. NHPC has also executed 5 projects with an installed capacity of 89.35 MW on turnkey basis. Two of these projects have been commissioned in neighbouring countries i.e. Nepal and Bhutan at a capacity of 14.1 &60 MW.
Ongoing Projects (As of Feb 2017)
Presently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 3 projects aggregating to a total capacity of 3130 MW. NHPC has planned to add 1702 MW during 12th Plan period of which 1372 MW has been completed. 5 projects of 4995 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects reports are being prepared for 3 projects of 1130 MW. Besides, 3 projects of 1230 MW are under development through its JV, Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. in J&K.
In late 2016, NHPC commissioned a 50 MW wind Power Project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.[4]
Since its inception in 1975, NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organisations in the field of hydropower development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of hydroelectric projects.[5]
*Under JV through Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Limited, in Kishtwar District of J&K.
Scheduling and Dispatch
The Scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Hydro Power Corporation is done by the respective Regional Load Dispatch Centres which are the apex body to ensure the integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region. All these load dispatch centres come under Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO).
Awards and recognition
Winner at Dun & Bradstreet-Everest Infra Awards 2015 in the Power Generation (Renewable Energy) category recognising its performance under the category.
'Gold Shield' for the year 2013–14 in the category of 'Early Completion of Hydro Power Projects' for Unit −3 (15 MW) of its Nimoo Bazgo Hydro Electric Project, Jammu & Kashmir, at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 3 June 2015.
"CBIP Award for Best Performing Utility in Power Sector" at CBIP Awards on CBIP Day on 1 January 2015 in New Delhi.
"Most Valuable PSU under Mini Ratna Category" at the India Today Group PSU Awards on 21 August 2014 in New Delhi.
"Most Eco-Friendly Award" and "Most Valuable Company Award" in the Mini Ratna Category at the second India Today Group PSU Awards held on 14 December 2015.
"Best Performing Utility in Hydro Power Sector" at the CBIP Award held at New Delhi on 29 December 2015.
"Award for excellence in cost management" held at New Delhi on 28 May 2016. The award – instituted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India – recognises NHPC's efforts in implementing effective cost management practices.
"Best Hydropower Enterprise Award" by Hydropower Forum of India under the aegis of Enertia Foundation and Renewable Energy Promotion Association at the 2nd India Hydro Awards 2016 held at New Delhi on 10 June 2016.
"Best Mini Ratna" at Dun & Bradstreet PSU Awards 2016.
Awarded Second Prize by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for the year 2015–16 under "Rajbhasha Kirti Puruskar" scheme for commendable work in the implementation of Rajbhasha amongst Public Sector Undertakings located in Region 'A'.
NHPC has been conferred with CBIP Awards 2020 for “Outstanding performing utility in hydro power sector” on 19.02.2020.[8]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources NHPC news newspapers books scholar JSTOR February 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message NHPC Limited erstwhile National Hydroelectric Power Corporation is an Indian government hydropower board under the ownership of Ministry of Power Government of India that was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of 2 000 million and with an objective to plan promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects Recently it has expanded to include other sources of energy like Solar Geothermal Tidal Wind etc NHPC LimitedHeadquarters in Faridabad HaryanaTypeGovernment of India Hydropower BoardTraded asBSE 533098 NSE NHPCIndustryElectric utilityFounded1975HeadquartersFaridabad Haryana India 1 Key peopleShri Rajeev Kumar Vishnoi Chairman amp Managing Director ProductsElectricity generation energy tradingRevenue 9 648 crore US 1 2 billion 2021 Operating income 5 342 crore US 670 million 2021 Net income 3 257 crore US 410 million 2021 Total assets 73 157 crore US 9 2 billion 2021 Total equity 23 045 crore US 2 9 billion 2021 OwnerGovernment of India 70 95 Number of employees6 753 March 2019 ParentMinistry of Power Government of IndiaWebsitenhpcindia wbr comAt present NHPC is a Mini Ratna Category I Enterprise of the Govt of India with an authorised share capital of 150 000 Million With an investment base of over 387 180 Million Approx NHPC is among the top ten companies in the country in terms of investment Baira Suil Power station in Salooni Tehsil of Chamba district was the first project undertaken by NHPC On 7 September 2022 the world s largest institutional investor the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global divested from NHPC due to unacceptable risk that NHPC contribute to severe environmental damage 2 3 Contents 1 Public Limited Company 2 Market value 3 Ongoing Projects As of Feb 2017 4 Power stations 4 1 Hydro Power Projects Under construction 4 2 Scheduling and Dispatch 5 Awards and recognition 6 References 7 External linksPublic Limited Company EditNHPC is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on 1 September 2009 The government of India and State Governments have 74 51 share as a promoter of the Company while remaining 25 49 is public shareholding The total number of shareholders are 191 337 and share capital is 12 300 742 773 Market value EditAt present NHPC is a schedule A Enterprise of the Govt of India with an authorised share capital of 150 billion with an investment base of over 552 billion Approx In 2015 16 NHPC made a profit after tax of 24 40 billion An increase of 15 than the previous year profit of 21 24 billion NHPC is among the top 10 companies in India in terms of investment Initially on incorporation NHPC took over the execution of Salal Stage I Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Projects Control Board Since then it has executed 22 hydro projects with an installed capacity of 6717 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in a joint venture One wind project of 50 MW has also been commissioned in Oct 2016 NHPC has also executed 5 projects with an installed capacity of 89 35 MW on turnkey basis Two of these projects have been commissioned in neighbouring countries i e Nepal and Bhutan at a capacity of 14 1 amp 60 MW Ongoing Projects As of Feb 2017 EditPresently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 3 projects aggregating to a total capacity of 3130 MW NHPC has planned to add 1702 MW during 12th Plan period of which 1372 MW has been completed 5 projects of 4995 MW are awaiting clearances Govt approval for their implementation Detailed Projects reports are being prepared for 3 projects of 1130 MW Besides 3 projects of 1230 MW are under development through its JV Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Ltd in J amp K In late 2016 NHPC commissioned a 50 MW wind Power Project in Jaisalmer Rajasthan 4 Since its inception in 1975 NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organisations in the field of hydropower development in the country With its present capabilities NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of hydroelectric projects 5 Power stations EditTotal 7097 MW Nimoo Bazgo Dam Teesta Low Dam IV West Bengal S no Power Plant State Commissioned Capacity MW year of commission1 Baira Siul Himachal Pradesh 180 6 19812 Loktak Manipur 105 19833 Salal Jammu and Kashmir 690 19874 Tanakpur Uttarakhand 120 19925 Chamera I Himachal Pradesh 540 19946 Uri I Jammu and Kashmir 480 19977 Rangit Dam Sikkim 60 19998 Chamera II Hydroelectric Plant Himachal Pradesh 300 20049 Indira Sagar Madhya Pradesh 1000 200510 Dhauliganga I Uttarakhand 280 200511 Dul Hasti Jammu and Kashmir 390 200712 Omkareshwar Madhya Pradesh 520 200713 Teesta V Sikkim 510 200814 Sewa II Jammu and Kashmir 120 201015 Chamera III Himachal Pradesh 231 201216 Teesta Low Dam III Hydropower Plant West Bengal 132 201317 Nimmo Bazgo Ladakh 45 201318 Chutak Ladakh 44 2012 1319 Uri II Jammu and Kashmir 240 201320 Parbati III Himachal Pradesh 520 201421 Jaisalmer Wind Farm Rajasthan 50 201622 Teesta Low Dam IV Hydropower Plant West Bengal 160 201623 Kishenganga Jammu and Kashmir 330 201824 Theni Solar farm Tamil Nadu 50 2018 Joint Venture with Madhya Pradesh M P Government Hydro Power Projects Under construction Edit Total 4425 MW S no Power Projects State Total Capacity MW Completion Schedule1 Parbati II Himachal Pradesh 800 20212 Subansiri Lower Arunachal Pradesh 2000 2020 7 3 Pakal Dul Jammu amp Kashmir 1000 20244 Kiru Jammu amp Kashmir 625 20245 Ratle Jammu amp Kashmir 850 Under JV through Chenab Valley Power Projects P Limited in Kishtwar District of J amp K Scheduling and Dispatch Edit The Scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Hydro Power Corporation is done by the respective Regional Load Dispatch Centres which are the apex body to ensure the integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region All these load dispatch centres come under Power System Operation Corporation Limited POSOCO Awards and recognition EditWinner at Dun amp Bradstreet Everest Infra Awards 2015 in the Power Generation Renewable Energy category recognising its performance under the category Gold Shield for the year 2013 14 in the category of Early Completion of Hydro Power Projects for Unit 3 15 MW of its Nimoo Bazgo Hydro Electric Project Jammu amp Kashmir at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on 3 June 2015 CBIP Award for Best Performing Utility in Power Sector at CBIP Awards on CBIP Day on 1 January 2015 in New Delhi Most Valuable PSU under Mini Ratna Category at the India Today Group PSU Awards on 21 August 2014 in New Delhi Most Eco Friendly Award and Most Valuable Company Award in the Mini Ratna Category at the second India Today Group PSU Awards held on 14 December 2015 Best Performing Utility in Hydro Power Sector at the CBIP Award held at New Delhi on 29 December 2015 Award for excellence in cost management held at New Delhi on 28 May 2016 The award instituted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India recognises NHPC s efforts in implementing effective cost management practices Best Hydropower Enterprise Award by Hydropower Forum of India under the aegis of Enertia Foundation and Renewable Energy Promotion Association at the 2nd India Hydro Awards 2016 held at New Delhi on 10 June 2016 Best Mini Ratna at Dun amp Bradstreet PSU Awards 2016 Awarded Second Prize by Ministry of Home Affairs Govt of India for the year 2015 16 under Rajbhasha Kirti Puruskar scheme for commendable work in the implementation of Rajbhasha amongst Public Sector Undertakings located in Region A NHPC has been conferred with CBIP Awards 2020 for Outstanding performing utility in hydro power sector on 19 02 2020 8 References Edit NHPC Limited Contact NHPC Contact Decisions on observation and exclusion 7 September 2022 NHPC Ltd 7 September 2022 NHPC commissions 50 MW wind power project in Rajasthan Business Line PTI 1 November 2016 Retrieved 7 March 2018 Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 11 February 2017 Retrieved 9 February 2017 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Baira Siul NHPC Retrieved 7 March 2018 Panel call to resume Subansiri dam work Archived from the original on 2 July 2016 Retrieved 22 July 2016 NHPC Limited Investor Corner Performance Highlights External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title NHPC amp oldid 1143168387, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
