On 23rd January, 2013 NHPC and Government of Uttarkhand signed Implementation Agreements for 210 MW Dhauliganga Intermediate and 120 MW Goriganga IIIA Hydroelectric Projects located in Sharda valley in Uttrakhand State. Shri D.P. Bhargava, Director (Technical), NHPC and Dr. S.S. Sandhu, Principal Secretary (Energy), Govt. of Uttarakhand signed the Agreements in presence of Shri G. Sai Prasad, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC and other officers of NHPC and Government of Uttarakhand.

This outcome has been the result of constant persuasion of Government of Uttarakhand and Ministry of Power, Government of India. First right of purchase for 15% unallocated share of power was agreed to by Govt. of India as a special consideration to Uttarakhand. The Projects are likely to provide benefits not only to the State but shall also improve the entire power position of the Region.

The projects are to be done on BOOT basis by NHPC with an agreement period of 45 Yrs. NHPC has started pending investigations to finalize DPR for processing necessary approvals. This has opened era of co-operation for further taking up new Projects in the State of Uttarakhand.

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24.01.13

Faridabad

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