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dimensional i.e. by giving in-house training and through
external professional institutions as well. We also facilitate
the professional candidates of various institutions for
undergoing vocational training in this organization.
9.3 Industrial Relations
Regular interactions with the representatives of the Unions
/ Associations are held with the representatives of the
various Associations / Unions. The thrust area for
discussions are related to policies as well as issues
concerning with enhancing production, efficiency and
improving organizational climate. The above actions of the
Management paved the way for better employee - employer
relations and the industrial relations during the year
remained cordial. Recreational cultural and sports activities
are being organized during different occasions for improving
inter – personal relations and also to bring out the talent of
employees and their family members.
9.4 Environment, Resettlement & Rehabilitation
Environment
412 MW Rampur Hydroelectric project has been conceived
to be a run of the river project working in tandem with one
of the most eco-friendly projects in the country i.e. 1500
MW NJHPS. Being run of the river projects, they will have
minimum impact on the ecology of the area and least
disturbances to the flora and fauna. To substantiate this,
further environmental studies on Terrestrial Biodiversity,
Cumulative Impact Assessment of projects, Managed River
Flow Study have also been got conducted. Afforestation of
139 hectares of degraded forest land is being taken up in
comparison to 69 hectares of forest land acquired for
Rampur Hydroelectric project. The' Environment
Management Plan for RHEP has an estimated out lay of
Rs. 45.5 crores which consists of CAT Plan, muck disposal
plan, fisheries plan, control of pollution from labour camps,
sewage treatment facilities for near by towns, public
awareness programmes, environment monitoring plan,
disaster management plan and environment training
programme. So far an amount of Rs. 9.0 crores has already
been spent. The dumping of excavated material for RHEP
has been taken up in pre-identified areas and suitable
construction measures for the dumping of excavated
material are being taken up to ensure the project's harmony
with the environment.
1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Project a
comprehensive environment management plan was
launched with an estimated out lay of Rs. 33 crores approx.
So far an amount of Rs.13.60 crores, have already been
spent. In addition to above, due to the recent high silt
problems faced by Nathpa Jhakri Hydro electric Power
A view of Intakes of the 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri HE Power Station in Himachal Pradesh