NHPC plays a very important role in India’s power sector-Secretary (Power)

NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company celebrated its 48^th Raising Day on 7^th November 2022 at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad and across all its Regional Offices, Power Stations and Projects with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm fervour. Shri R.K. Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his address, the Hon’ble Minister extended his warmest greeting to all NHPC employees on the occasion of NHPC 48^th Raising Day. The Hon’ble Minister acknowledged the role of hydropower projects in bringing economic development and all-around growth in society. He also assured the future support of the Ministry of Power to NHPC.

Speaking on the occasion, Special Guest, Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary (Power), Government of India said that NHPC plays a very important role in India’s power sector and nation-building. In his address, Shri Y.K. Chaubey, CMD, NHPC thanked Shri R.K. Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India and Ministry of Power for his constant support and guidance. He also assured the Hon’ble Minister that NHPC shall continue to work with full dedication and commitment.

A special highlight of the celebration was the inauguration of NHPC’s Social Health and Well-being club by Shri R.K. Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. The club aims to educate the next generation about healthy life by establishing around 10001 social health and Well-being clubs in various schools across the country.   During the celebrations, winners of the NHPC Awards Scheme (2021-22) under various categories as such Best Power Station, Best Construction Project, Exemplary Commitment, Star of NHPC and Star student for Class X and Class XII were awarded.

Shri Ashish Upadhyaya, Special Secretary & Financial Adviser, Shri Raghuraj Madhav Rajendran, Joint Secretary (Hydro) and Shri Mohmmad Afzal, Joint Secretary from Ministry of Power and Shri R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), Shri Biswajit Basu, Director (Projects) and Shri Prem Prakash, CVO from NHPC were also present on the occasion. Shri R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), NHPC delivered the vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude to the dignitaries for taking time from their busy schedules and gracing NHPC day with their presence. A special highlight of the celebrations was an enthralling performance by cultural troupes from Manipur, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam which was enjoyed by all present on the occasion.