THDC India limited (THDCIl) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) defining the performance guarantee parameters for the financial year 2015-16 with Ministry of Power (MOP) in New Delhi on Tuesday. On behalf of Ministry of Power, PK Sinha, Secretary (Power), Union Government and on behalf of THDCIl, RST Sai, CMD signed the MOU. Dr AK Verma, Joint Secretary (Hydro) from MOP was also present on this occasion. From THDCIl RN Singh, Additional GM (SP), Deepak Kumar, DGM (CP) Sandeep Checker, DGM (SP) were present during the signing of the MoU.
Energy generation target of 4305 MU (for excellent rating) has been set for the year 2015-16. THDC India limited has contributed 1000 MW in the Xth Five Year Plan from Tehri HPP and contributed 400 MW from Koteshwar HEP in XIth Five Year Plan in Hydro Sector.
Since the commissioning of its first project Tehri Dam & Hydro Power Plant (THPP-1000 MW) a multipurpose project on the river Bhagirathi in 2006-07 and Koteshwar HEP (400 MW) in 2011-12, THDCIl is a profit making organization. Tehri Dam project started with the status of a project of ‘National Significance’ during its planning stage and was successfully commissioned in spite of stringent opposition during its implementation. THDCIl is one of the premier hydro power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1400 MW with commissioning of Tehri & Koteshwar Dam to its credit and is bestowed with ‘Mini Ratna-Category-I & Schedule ‘A’ Status.