Shimla: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN, congratulated the team of Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) on achieving the historic milestone of 150 billion units (BU) of cumulative power generation. NJHPS, the nation’s largest underground hydro power station, crossed this landmark today, reaffirming its significant contribution to clean energy generation and strengthening the national power grid.
To mark the occasion, celebrations were held at the Power House in the august presence of Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, and Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel). Senior officials of SJVN were also present on the occasion.
Speaking at the event, Bhupender Gupta highlighted that since its commissioning in May 2004, NJHPS has consistently demonstrated exceptional operational reliability. “It has emerged as a cornerstone of the northern power grid, delivering dependable green energy and ensuring grid stability during peak demand periods,” he stated.
He further apprised that the performance of NJHPS has been marked by several notable benchmarks. NJHPS achieved its highest-ever annual generation of 7,610.257 million units in FY 2011–12, followed by a record monthly generation of 1,222.170 million units in July 2024. The highest-ever daily generation of 39.572 million units, recorded on 13 August 2024, further reflects its capability to optimally harness favorable hydrological conditions.
Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN lauded the efforts of all present and past employees associated with Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station. He further shared that the project has ushered in an era of development and economic growth in the area.
Rajeev Kapoor, Head of Project, NJHPS expressed gratitude for the support and guidance extended by the SJVN management, Ministry of Power and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. He also thanked all the stakeholders, employees, contractors, contract workers and local population for their unwavering support in achievement of this historic milestone.
The 150 BU milestone carries significant environmental value, representing the displacement of large volumes of fossil-fuel-based generation and the consequent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The station thus remains integral to India’s clean energy transition and climate commitments.
Operated by SJVN, NJHPS continues to benefit from systematic modernization, digital monitoring, and rigorous maintenance practices. Beyond power generation, the project has contributed to regional socio-economic development through employment creation and infrastructure growth.
As India advances towards an expanded renewable energy portfolio, the achievement of SJVN stands as a testament to engineering excellence and the strategic importance of hydropower in the country at large.
