Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project (400 MW) of THDC India limited (THDCIl) has won the prestigious 5th CIDC Vishwakarma Award - 2013 in the category of ‘Achievement Award for Best Construction Project’ among more than 70 submissions from all sectors.
DK Govil, General Manager (Project Head Tehri-Koteshwar HEP), along with other senior officers of THDCIl received the award in a grandeur ceremony held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The award was given by Secretary, Department of Public Enterprise, Government of India OP Rawat. This award has been conferred in recognition of excellence and outstanding performance of THDCIl in implementing Koteshwar HEP and its valuable contribution that has significantly enriched the construction domain and promoting best practices within the Indian Construction Industry.
Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), an apex organisation to take up and promote activities for the development of Indian Construction Industry, has been jointly set up by Planning Commission, and Indian Construction Industry.
It is to be noted that Koteshwar is the fastest implemented hydro project of nation in its category by starting works almost from scratch in April 2007 to commissioning of two units in March 2011.