Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation ltd has been conferred with “TAI Environmental Initiative of the Year Award” which was presented by Tarcisio B Celestino, President, International and Underground Space Association to DK Sharma, Managing Director, HPPCl at Mumbai.
Officials said the award has been conferred to HPPCl for effective implementation of environmental initiatives in tunnelling and underground space use in Sainj Hydroelectric Project (100 MW) using innovative techniques and smart solutions.
Sainj Hydroelectric project comprises Diversion Barrage, Desanding Chambers, Head Race Tunnel, Surge Shaft, Pressure Shaft and underground Power House.
About 80 per cent of the total project components are located underground which has minimised impact on the Environment and Ecology in the Project area.
The underground space in the Power House cavern has also been minimised for its optimal utilisation. HPPCl has ensured minimal
environmental damage by
systematic and scientific dumping of muck, treatment of underground water during construction before releasing
it back into the river, controlling air and noise pollution
and water quality of river Sainj.
DK Sharma, Managing Director, said this is the second consecutive award bagged by HPPCl as recently it was
conferred with the CBIP
Award 2017 for best performing Utility in Hydro Power Sector.
He dedicated the award to all officers and employees for their unrelenting efforts in execution of hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh.