THDC India limited (THDCIl) celebrated its 30th Foundation Day at the Rishikesh , projects and unit offices. The chairman cum managing director, DV Singh hoisted the THDCIl flag at the corporate office in Rishikesh and addressed the employees at a function organised on the occasion.
Singh said that THDCIl is generating 1513 MW of power and it is only because of the hard work and sheer dedication of the employees of the corporation. He also underlined the importance of karma and underscored the fact that all need to fulfill the responsibilities with honesty and dedication to take this corporation to new heights. S Biswas, Sridhar Patra, and other senior officials of the corporation were also present on this occasion. It should be mentioned here that on this day in 1988, THDCIl was incorporated as a joint venture of Government of India and the government of Uttar Pradesh.
Wide range of cultural presentations by Prince Dance Group from Odisha, Kanak Kala Kendra, Dehradun and Bhadhani Sanskritik Samiti, Tharali, Chamoli were also held during the function. Students of THDC High School Rishikesh recited a song based on THDCIl. Awards were also given for Best Employees in Executive, Supervisor and Workman Category under the THDCIl Award and Reward Scheme. Officials state that THDCIl is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1513 MW with commissioning of Tehri Dam & HPP (1000MW), Koteshwar HEP (400MW) and Wind Power Projects of 50MW at Patan & 63MW at Dwarka in Gujarat .