NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company and Navratna enterprise of the Government of India celebrated its 50th Raising Day on 7th November 2024 at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad and across all its Regional Offices, Power Stations and Projects. NHPC has now entered into its 50th Golden Jubilee Year since its foundation in 1975.  
 
The celebrations began with the unfurling of the NHPC flag by Shri R.K. Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC and singing of NHPC anthem. Speaking on the occasion, Shri R.K. Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC extended his best wishes to all NHPC employees and enumerated upon the various achievements of the company since its inception in 1975 in terms of power generation and profitability. CMD, NHPC said that NHPC’s successes are numerous and we have not only achieved excellence in the implementation of hydropower projects from concept to commissioning, but have also adopted the principles of sustainable development. He also said that NHPC’s 50th Raising Day has become extra special as NHPC has achieved Navratna company status on August 30th this year which reflect our hard work, dedication and commitment to high standards.
 
Shri R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), NHPC said that in the coming years NHPC is a financially robust company and is set to further improve its financial performance. Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC expressed his gratitude to all the former employees of NHPC who had made a significant contribution in taking NHPC to glorious heights. Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects & Technical), NHPC informed that currently the total installed capacity of NHPC is more than 7000 MW and NHPC is constantly moving towards green energy generation and striving to touch new heights. Shri Santosh Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, NHPC said that the objective of NHPC is not just limited to power generation but also to contribute towards development, prosperity and welfare of the masses.
 
During the celebrations, winners of NHPC Awards Scheme of 2023-24 under various categories such as Best Power Station, Best Construction Project, Exemplary Commitment, Star of NHPC, Star student for Class X and Class XII etc. were also awarded. Two new categories awards namely ‘Honhar’: for employees’ wards who got admission in premier institutes for pursuing professional studies and ‘Hunar ‘ awards for employees’ wards and spouse in areas other than studies as sports, art & culture, music, dance, beauty pageants etc. were also introduced. A total 23 awards were given under these new categories. A special attraction of the programme was colourful cultural performances by NHPC employees which enthralled the audience.
 
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Faridabad
07.11.2024