| Overview
NHPC was incorporated under the Company's
Act 1956 in November 1975 as a Central Government Enterprise with the
initial authorised share capital of Rs. 2000 million for hydropower development
in Central Sector. Since then, NHPC has become the largest organization
for hydropower development in India, with capabilities to undertake all
the activities from conceptualisation to commissioning in relation to
setting up of hydro projects. NHPC is a schedule 'A' Enterprise of the
Govt. Of India and is among the top ten companies in the country in terms
of investment.
NHPC is a well-established ISO 9001
and ISO 14001 certified, multi-disciplinary organisation and has acquired
sufficient expertise and state of art technology for planning and executing
both large and small size Hydro Power Projects.
Objectives
- To Harness the vast hydro potential of the country
along with wind and tidal power in all aspects to produce cheap, pollution
free and inexhaustible power.
- To play a significant role in the integrated and
efficient development od hydroelectric power in the central sector covering
all aspects - investigation, planning, design, construction, operation
and maintenance.
- To Generate sufficient internal resources for
short term and long term financing for expansion of existing and setting
up of new projects.
- To continue efforts to maximise output and generation
at the least economic cost.
- To complete all on-going projects without any time
and cost overruns.
Vision
A world class, diversified & transnational
organization for sustainable development of hydropower and water resources
with strong environment conscience.
Mission
- To achieve international standards of excellence
in all aspects of hydro power and diversified business.
- To execute and operate projects in a cost effective,
environment friendly and socio-economically responsive manner.
Performance Highlights
- Registered net profit of Rs. 581 (unaudited) croes
as against Rs. 510.50 crores during the previous fiscal, thereby registering
an increase of 13.61%.
- An all time high sales turnover of Rs. 1412 crores
as against Rs. 1324.90 crores during the year 2002-03.
- Authorised share capital increased to Rs. 15,000
crores
Consultancy Services
The Consultancy Services Division
was set up in 1993 in NHPC to provide the expertise gained in Investigation,
Survey, Planning, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of hydro
power projects to other organisations/ departments in public and private
sector engaged in development of hydro power projects. Expert manpower
so developed is also being optimally utilized in consultancy services
for development of national resources of hydro power.
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