- National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
Infobox_Company
company_name = NHPC Limited
company_
company_type = Public
foundation =1975
location =Faridabad ,India
industry =Hydro-electric Power Generation
products = Electricity
homepage = http://www.nhpcindia.comNational Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), A Govt. of India Enterprise, was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of Rs. 2000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects. Later on NHPC expanded its objects to include other sources of energy like Geothermal, Tidal, Wind etc.
Market Value
At present, NHPC is a schedule 'A' Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorized share capital of Rs. 1,50,000 Million . With an investment base of over Rs. 2,20,000 Million Approx. , NHPC is among the top ten companies in India in terms of investment. Department of Public Enterprise, Govt. of India recently conferred prestigious Miniratna status to NHPC.
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 13 projects with an installed capacity of 5175 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in joint venture. 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.
On-going Work
Presently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 11 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 4622 MW . NHPC has planned to add 1970 MW during the 10th Plan period and 5837 MW during 11th Plan period. 8 projects of 5861 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects report are being prepared for 11 projects of 5400 MW and 1 project of 11000 MW are at Survey & Investigation Stage.
Since its inception in 1975, NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organization in the field of hydro power development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of hydroelectric projects.
Company Website
* [http://www.nhpcIndia.com NHPC India]
Hydro PowerStations
Total - 3755 MW
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