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NHPC celebrates 47th Raising Day 11/8/2021 11:22:27 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 8: NHPC Limited, India's premier hydropower company celebrated its 47th Raising Day at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad and across all it regional offices, power stations and projects with great enthusiasm and fervour. Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, the Minister extended his warmest greeting to all NHPC employees on the occasion of NHPC 47th Raising Day. Minister praised NHPC employees for their expertise, hard work and dedication. He said that hydro power is environment friendly and need of the hour. He added that India has vast hydro potential that is yet to be tapped. He further said that NHPC is growing steadily and is on the way to become a 50000 MW company and one of the largest companies globally in its field. He particularly appreciated the achievements of NHPC in hydropower development in the last few years. In his address, AK Singh, CMD, NHPC thanked Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy for their constant support and guidance. He informed that NHPC currently has a total installed capacity of 7071 MW from its 24 power stations. He also said that Union Minister of Power had laid down the target for NHPC towards becoming a 50000 MW company and NHPC has since been working hard towards this goal and will become a 50000 MW by 2040. Speaking on the occasion, SKG Rahate, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power lauded NHPC for its efforts and execution of projects in most difficult and challenging areas. He also said that NHPC will be playing a major role in the meeting the electricity demand of the nation through its clean energy portfolio. During the celebration, winners of NHPC Awards Scheme (2020-21) 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. The function was also attended by senior officers from Ministry of Power and NHPC officers.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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