As on date NHPC has become the largest organisation for  hydropower development in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualisation to commissioning in relation to setting up of hydro projects. NHPC is also planning to take Wind and Tidal wave projects in the country.

NHPC presently has an installation base of 3755 MW from 10 hydropower stations on ownership basis including projects taken up in Joint Venture. Considering the impediments faced during execution of these projects such as unfavourable geological conditions, difficult law and order problems, inaccessible and remote locations, the achievement so far is commendable. The generation performance of these stations has been outstanding.

NHPC is presently engaged in the construction of  11 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 5623 MW including projects under Joint Venture. Given the renewed thrust on development of hydro power in the country, NHPC has drawn up a massive plan to add over 15,000 MW of hydropower capacity by the end of XII^th plan (year 2017).