The project implementation of the recently completed 2400 MW Jindal Power limited (JPl), a subsidiary of Jindal Steel and Power limited (JSPl), has emerged as the best performer in a comprehensive study of India’s Power Sector under the aegis of Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
The power project which has the capacity to generate 20.47 Billion Units for the nation has been recognised as the best amongst all Indian Power Sector participants for “early completion of thermal power projects”. The 2400 MW super thermal power project was completed in a record time.
“We are committed to participate in Government’s initiative to provide 24x7 electricity to all Indians, and have created an unmatched power generation infrastructure at Tamnar, Chattisgarh,” Naveen Jindal – Chairman of JSPl said. “Jindal Power is humbled to be recognised for our project execution excellence as an outcome of a comprehensive study conducted under the aegis of Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority”, he added.
Jindal received the Gold Shield on behalf of Jindal Power limited from Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Power, Coal and Renewable Energy in the presence of Power Secretary Pradeep Kumar Pujari, while Ravi Uppal, MD & Group CEO of JSPl received the Silver Shield from Goyal. JPl’s OP Jindal Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) Unit 2 (600MW) won the ‘Gold Shield’ and Unit 1 (600 MW) won the ‘Silver Shield’ for the year 2013-14 in the category of ‘Early completion of Thermal Power Projects’.