NHPC Limited (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.), A Govt.
of India Enterprise, was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of Rs. 2000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects. Later on NHPC expanded its objects to include development of power in all its aspects through conventional and non-conventional sources in India and abroad. At present, NHPC is a Mini Ratna Category-I Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of Rs. 1,50,000 Million . With an investment base of over Rs. 3,87,180 Million Approx. , NHPC is among the TOP TEN companies in the country in terms of investment. Initially, on incorporation, NHPC took over the execution of Salal Stage-I, Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro-electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Project Construction and Control Board. Since then, it has executed 14 projects with an installed capacity of 5295 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in joint venture. NHPC has also executed 5 projects with an installed capacity of 89.35 MW on turnkey basis. Two of these projects have been commissioned in neighbouring countries i.e. Nepal and Bhutan. During the financial year 2010-2011 , NHPC Power Stations achieved the highest ever generation of 18604 MU.
During the period 2010-2011 , NHPC had a sales turnover of 4046.59 crore with a Net Profit of 2166.67 crore.
Presently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 10 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 4502 MW. NHPC has added 1970 MW during the 10th Plan period and planned to add 2230 MW during 11th Plan period. 12 projects of 9651 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects report are being prepared for 7 projects of 2485 MW. Since its inception in 1975, NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organisation in the field of hydro power development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of Hydroelectric Projects.
Mission
To achieve international standards of excellence in all aspects of hydro power and diversified business. To execute and operate projects in a cost effective, environment friendly and socio-economically responsive manner. To foster competent trained and multi-disciplinary human capital. To continually develop state-of-the-art technologies through innovative R&D and adopt best practices. To adopt the best practices of corporate governance and institutionalize value based management for a strong corporate identity. To maximize creation of wealth through generation of internal funds and effective management of resources.
Vision
A world class, diversified & transnational organization for sustainable development of hydro power and water resources with strong environment conscience.
Objectives
To Plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non Conventional Sources in India and Abroad subject to clause 1 (b), including planning, investigation, research, design and preparation of preliminary, feasibility and definite project reports, construction, generation, operation and maintenance of power stations and projects, transmission, distribution, trading and sale of power generated at Stations in accordance with the national economic policy and objectives laid down by the Central Government from time to time and release of water and other needs to the State Govt. as per the agreed parameters. To Plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of Thermal Power in all its aspects through its subsidiary Company i.e. Narmada Hydroelectric Development Corporation Limited including planning, investigation, research, design and preparation of preliminary, feasibility and definite project reports, construction, generation, operation and maintenance of power stations and projects, transmission, distribution, trading and sale of power generated at Stations. To undertake, where necessary, the construction of inter-state transmission lines and ancillary works for timely and coordinated inter-state exchange of power. To coordinate the activities of its subsidiaries, to determine their economic and financial objectives / targets and to review, control, guide and direct their performance with a view to secure optimum utilisation of all resources placed at their disposal. To act as an agent of Government / Public Sector financial institutions, to exercise all the rights and powers exercisable at any meeting of any Company engaged in the planning, investigation, research, design and preparation of preliminary, feasibility and definite project reports, construction, generation, operation, maintenance of Power Stations and Projects, transmission, distribution, trading and sale of power in respect of any shares held by the Government, Public financial institutions, nationalised banks, nationalised insurance companies with a view to secure the most effective utilisation of the financial investments and loans in such companies and the most efficient development of the concerned industries. To carry on the business of purchasing, selling, importing, exporting, producing, trading, manufacturing or otherwise dealing in all aspects of planning, investigation, research, design and preparation of preliminary, feasibility and definite project reports, construction, generation, operation and maintenance of Power Stations and Projects, transmission, distribution and sale of Power, Power Development, including forward, backward or horizontal integration ancillary and other allied industries and for that purpose to install, operate and manage all necessary plants, establishments and works.
