 NEW DELHI, Nov 9: Chief Guest Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Sachin Kishore, Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, Bhupendra Gupta, CMD, NHPC, Directors, CVO and Independent Directors of NHPC after lighting the lamp at the function organized on 7th November 2025 at Corporate Office, Faridabad on the occasion of 51st Raising Day of NHPC.
NHPC Limited, a "Navratna" Enterprise of the Government of India celebrated the completion of 50 glorious years and its 51st Raising Day with great enthusiasm on 7th November 2025. Grand celebrations were organized at NHPC's Corporate Office in Faridabad as well as across all its Regional Offices, Power Stations, and Projects. On this occasion, at the Golden Jubilee celebration held at the Corporate Office, Faridabad, the chief guest, Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs released the "Customized My Stamp" on NHPC issued by India Post, Government of India. The Chief Guest also released the "Achievement Book" showcasing NHPC's glorious 50-year journey and key milestones.
Earlier, the Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs and Shri Sachin Kishore, Chief Postmaster General, Haryana Circle were warmly welcomed by Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC with the presentation of a plant and shawl.
The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by chief guest, the Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sachin Kishore, Chief Postmaster General, Haryana Circle, Bhupender Gupta, CMD, Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical), Mahesh Sharma, Director (Finance), Santosh Kumar, CVO and Independent Directors of NHPC.
The celebration witnessed the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Power, Government of India, Central Electricity Authority, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, CMDs and Directors of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, representatives from various central agencies/departments, NHPC officials, employees and their family members in large numbers.
To mark the completion of 50 glorious years of NHPC's establishment, India Post, Government of India released a customized "My Stamp" featuring 12 iconic dams and barrages of NHPC. These structures stand as remarkable examples of engineering excellence and symbolize NHPC's expertise in harnessing hydropower for the nation.
The "Achievement Book", showcasing NHPC's milestones over the past 50 years, beautifully illustrates through captivating photographs the organization's rich history, notable accomplishments, technological excellence and five decades of steadfast commitment to nation-building right from its inception in 1975 to the present day.
While addressing the gathering, the chief guest extended heartfelt greetings and congratulations to NHPC on the occasion of its 51st Raising Day and for completing 50 glorious years of its golden journey. He said that NHPC has been playing a vital role in ensuring the country's energy. |
