MoP - Ministry of Power
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TEHRI HYDRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.<br />
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. (THDC), a Joint<br />
Venture Corporation <strong>of</strong> the Govt. <strong>of</strong> India and Govt. <strong>of</strong> U.P.,<br />
was incorporated as a Limited Company under the<br />
Companies Act, 1956, in July’1988, to develop, operate<br />
and maintain the Tehri Hydro <strong>Power</strong> Complex and other<br />
Hydro Projects.<br />
The Corporation has an Authorised Share Capital <strong>of</strong><br />
Rs. 4000 Cr. and the Paid up Capital is presently Rs 3184<br />
Cr. The cost <strong>of</strong> the Projects is being shared in the ratio <strong>of</strong><br />
75:25 (Equity portion) by Govt. <strong>of</strong> India & Govt. <strong>of</strong> U.P. for<br />
<strong>Power</strong> Component.<br />
During the year, THDC has crossed a major milestone.<br />
The 1000 MW Tehri <strong>Power</strong> Station was fully commissioned<br />
and THDC contributed capacity addition <strong>of</strong> 1000 MW during<br />
the Xth Plan. The Tehri Project is a Storage scheme, which<br />
would <strong>of</strong>fer the advantage <strong>of</strong> peak power and irrigation &<br />
drinking water benefits round the year.<br />
The total installed capacity <strong>of</strong> THDC owned station as on<br />
31.10.07 is 1000 MW while work on the other hydro power<br />
projects entrusted to the Corporation are under various<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> implementation.<br />
CHAPTER - 22.8<br />
A view <strong>of</strong> Gas Filled Switchyard - THDC<br />
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (As on Nov.’07)<br />
The year 2006-07 has been a landmark year for the<br />
Company. The first Unit, after successful synchronization,<br />
was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister <strong>of</strong> <strong>Power</strong> on 30th<br />
July’06. The 1000 MW Tehri <strong>Power</strong> Station was fully<br />
commissioned and contributed capacity addition <strong>of</strong> 1000<br />
MW during the Xth Plan.<br />
The 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant, the first Central<br />
Sector PSS, was accorded Govt. approval, after resolving<br />
complex technical & commercial issues.<br />
For the Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP (444 MW), THDC obtained<br />
Techno- economic Clearance from Central Electricity<br />
Authority and PIB clearance during the year. MoEF<br />
clearance has also been accorded and the Project is now<br />
awaiting Investment Approval.<br />
The Corporate Plan <strong>of</strong> the Organisation, including financial<br />
projections for the next ten years was finalized, setting the<br />
roadmap for the future growth <strong>of</strong> the Company.