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ITANAGAR, 25 Oct: The NHPC Limited launched the wet commissioning of the unit-1 (250 MW) of its ambitious 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on 24 October, following a successful mechanical run of the turbine, marking the beginning of operation of the project. Attending the event, NHPC Chairman Bhupender Gupta described the achievement as more than a project milestone, stating that it symbolizes India's unstoppable march towards a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant energy future, he added. "This milestone is a shining testament to the NHPC's engineering prowess and India's growing stature in world-class infrastructure," he said. Gupta thanked the union Ministry of Power, the Governments of both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, past NHPC leaders, the dedicated Subansiri team, executing partners, and all stakeholders. The NHPC is also planning to bring three additional 250 MW units online this year to inject a total of 1,000 MW into the national grid, the power developer stated in a release. "Once fully operational, the eight-unit (8 x 250 MW) Subansiri Lower HEP will stand as India's premier hydroelectric facility, powering millions of households and bolstering the country's energy resilience," the NHPC release said. Launched in January 2005 at Gerukamukh on the Arunachal-Assam border, the project has navigated significant hurdles. Construction halted for eight years (2011-2019) amid protests in Assam and legal challenges over potential downstream environmental effects. Following enhanced mitigation strategies, work resumed in October 2019, paving the way for this triumphant phase, the release added. Executive Director and Project Head Rajendra Prasad, NHPC directors, and senior executives from the corporate office and site were present on the occasion.
New Delhi: Multiple hydro-power projects with an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore are underway in Arunachal Pradesh to produce 18,000 MW of power, chief minister Pema Khandu has said.Five of these projects of 2,620 MW have been allocated by the state govt to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO), five projects of 5,097 MW to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) and two projects with a capacity of 3,800 MW to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation."As of now, on the ground, the work for generating a total of 18,000 MW of hydro-power is on. In the coming days, we will a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government of India is implementing major hydropower and renewable energy initiatives in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen power infrastructure and promote clean energy, the Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, informed the Rajya Sabha today in a written reply. The Minister stated that NHPC Limited, a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is implementing four major hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a total installed capacity of 3,014 MW through joint venture companies with Jammu & Ka ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power. He previously served as Director (Projects) in the organisation. An engineering graduate with advanced qualifications in project management and management studies, he has also undergone leadership programmes at Indian School of Business and MDI, Gurugram. A member of POWERGRID's first batch of executive trainees in 1993, Burra brings over 33 years of experience across transmission and telecom sect ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved major investments for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, together amounting to over Rs. 40,000 crore, aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening infrastructure in the region. The Cabinet cleared Rs. 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP), to be constructed across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts, with an estimated completion period of 96 months. The project will comprise eight units of 210 MW each and one unit of 40 MW, generating 6870 million units ( ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Guwahati: After years of uncertainty, protests, and engineering overhauls, NHPC's 2000-MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project -- India's largest hydroelectric venture -- entered its commissioning phase with the mechanical run of the first turbine generating 250MW on Friday.NHPC statement on X described the wet commissioning of Unit-I as "a landmark moment for India's hydropower landscape", that marked the "beginning of commissioning of the first unit of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16: The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) unveiled its pioneering Handbook on AI, ML, AR, VR, AR and Robotics Solutions and Roadmap for Adoption in Electric Utilities at the National Conference on the Use of AI/ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held from 06 - 07 December 2025 in New Delhi. The Handbook was formally presented to the Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, who appreciated the vision and forward-looking approach of this initiative, aimed at accelerating India's transition to a consumer-centric, technology-driven energy future. During the 1st Confere ...Read More >
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has received a ₹13,500 crore order from NTPC Ltd. for the main plant package of the 3x800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power project, the company said in an exchange filing on Monday, March 30. The Notification of Award (NOA) pertains to the project located in the Peddapalli district of Telangana. The scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, commissioning, and testing of the main plant package, covering bo ...Read More >
Bihar's infrastructure has seen a 15-fold increase in data consumption over the past five years. Road density is now the third highest in India, electricity generation has increased tenfold, and IT parks and data centers are being developed. Numerous bridges and expanded rail lines are improving connectivity and boosting trade.Bihar has seen a 15-fold jump in data consumption in the last five years as the state goes big on developing infrastructure, investing in connectivity and building rail and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: The Union Ministry of Power on Monday informed Parliament that NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a combined installed capacity of 2,250 megawatts, while two major projects, Ratle and Pakal Dul, are under construction in partnership with the Jammu and Kashmir government. In a written reply to a parliamentary query, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said NHPC is operating the 690 MW Salal project, 480 MW Uri-I, 390 MW Dulhasti, 120 MW Sewa-II, 240 MW Uri-II and the 330 MW Kishanganga project in the Union Territory. Th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that the recent signing of the Implementation Agreement with NHPC for Uri-I Stage-II and Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric projects don't amount to any fresh handover of projects. It said the move is part of an ongoing process rooted in earlier decisions and policy direction. Officials stated that the proposal to implement these projects through NHPC on BOOT basis originated from the Board of Directors of J&K SPDC during its 76th meeting held on October 27, 2020. This was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding b ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illegal sale of drugs from his de-addiction centres.Privately-run drug de-addiction centres in Punjab are ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a threat to public health."Under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, it is the legal and moral respo ...Read More >
Shri Rajesh Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Finance) at REC Limited on 2nd April 2026. On 25th March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal from the Ministry of Power for the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar as Director (Finance) at REC Limited for a period of five years. Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned finance professional who brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the public sector, specifically in the power and infrastructure financing domains. H ...Read More >
BHOPAL, 27 Jun: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the MP Power Management Company and the NHPC on Friday in Bhopal for the purchase of 252 MW power allotted by the union Ministry of Power, an official said. On the basis of the contract, Madhya Pradesh will get 252 MW power from the NHPC's multipurpose hydropower project located in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, an official said. The power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed by Chief General Manager of MP Power Management Company Rakesh Thukral and NHPC General Manager Omkar Yadav in the presence of Mad ...Read More >
Kolkata: Luxmi Group, owner of the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate, has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Brew Tea Co. Brew Tea deals exclusively with orthodox tea and has both an online and offline presence in the UK.Luxmi Group acquired an 80% stake in the company, while the remaining 20% remains with the existing promoters. After Tetley and Typhoo, this acquisition marks another British tea company being acquired by an Indian corporate, though it may not be of the same magnitude.Brew Tea Co was founded in Manchester by Phil and Aideen Kirby and has grown into a specialty tea brand, having a ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Godrej Enterprises Group's Aerospace business today announced that it has entered a contract with Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-class commercial and military engine manufacturer. Under the five-year agreement, Godrej will develop Titanium material-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines, one of the best-selling commercial aircraft engines in the world. The LEAP engines, developed by CFM International , are powering next-generation narrow-body aircraft. This milestone reinforces Godrej's commitment to advancing India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities and align ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam is witnessing substantial inflows as of 6:00 PM on July 9, 2025. The dam authorities have reported a water level of 317.650 meters (1,042.159 feet), which is just below the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 318.516 meters. The gross storage capacity currently stands at 7.933 TMC, while the live storage is reported at 4.226 TMC. Inflow and Outflow Dynamics: The dam is receiving an inflow of 1,22,000 cusecs, a significant surge attributed to upstream rainfall and increased river catchment flow. To manage the incoming water and maintain reservoir s ...Read More >
Kolkata: A final-year engineering student died by suicide in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in West Bengal, on Friday, ahead of the July 25 launch of 'Campus Mothers', an initiative by the authorities for mental support to budding techies there. This is also the fourth suicide in the last seven months at the same campus. The deceased, Ritam Mondal, 21, was a fourth-year student of mechanical engineering. He was staying at Room No. 203 of Rajendra Prasad Hall at the campus. The incident came to light at around 11.30 am when Ritam did not respond to repeated knocks ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, one of India's leading renewable energy players, has signed its first Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with NHPC Limited (NHPC). The project, secured under NHPC's BESS Tranche-I tender through a competitive bidding route for Kerala State Electricity Board Limited being the end user of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) asset, involves setting up a 30 MW / 120 MWh battery storage system at the 220 kV substation in Area code, Kerala. The project will play a vital role ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Rajendra Prasad Goyal, Director (Finance), has been assigned again the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Limited. Goyal has taken over the additional charge from July 1, 2025, the company said in a statement. Also Read | Who Is PVN Madhav? Here's Everything You Need To Know About the Newly Appointed Andhra Pradesh BJP President. He has been assigned the charge on the directions of the power ministry, NHPC said. Earlier, he had also held the charge of NHPC Chairman and Managing Director between March 1, 2024, and August 7, 2024. Also Read | ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament on the generation and demand of electricity under the National Electricity Plan, the Ministry of Power said in a release. During the meeting, Manohar Lal Khattar highlighted that power is a critical component in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. He noted that with the rising demand for electricity, it is essential to simultaneously increase power generation. Also ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 8: The Meghalaya government has sought financial support of Rs 2,270 crore from the Union Ministry of Power to implement its ambitious power adequacy plan for meeting future electricity demands and strengthening transmission infrastructure across the state. Speaking on the state's roadmap, Power Minister AT Mondal said Meghalaya has already drawn up a comprehensive adequacy plan, aligned with the northeastern regional targets set for 2032. The plan includes the expansion of 220 kV and 132 kV transmission lines by an additional 1,090 circuit kilometres and a transformation capa ...Read More >
Panaji: Goa has witnessed a steady rise in peak electricity demand over the past four years, with official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday indicating an increase of 20%, even as the state continues to maintain a zero power deficit. The data was tabled by Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Power Shripad Naik in response to a question asked by MP Vivek Tankha pertaining to the assessment of the rising electricity demand in the country and the preparedness of the national grid to meet the peak demand during extreme weather conditions. The figures in the reply show that Goa's pe ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As Karnataka's economy grows by leaps and bounds, recent data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation shows the state also leads in hydroelectric power generation, with 3.63 gigawatt of power. It also tops in small hydro power project generation with 3,726MW in 2024-25. The ministry's National Statistics Office (NSO) on March 30 released the annual Energy Statistics India 2026 report, which noted that India has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy, ...Read More >
Rejects claims on Udhampur neglect, says access, land use based on feasibility Srinagar, Apr 4: The government on Saturday said that the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project primarily impacts Ramban district, rejecting claims that Udhampur has been disproportionately affected or denied development benefits. Replying to a question by legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, the government detailed that the 1,856 MW project spans Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi, with "maximum submergence in Ramban district thereby ma ...Read More >
Srinagar: Labour-related issues have triggered a crisis at the Ratle hydropower project in J&K's Kishtwar, bringing into loggerheads the local BJP MLA and executives of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) that is constructing the dam. MEIL executive in charge of the project Harpal Singh has accused MLA Shagun Parihar of threatening, interfering with and creating hurdles in the project by instigating people against the company. Pahihar retorted by saying that Singh was exploiting labo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026: How To Check Name in Voter List and Download Voter Slip Online? Know Everything Ahead of Vidhan ...Read More >