SJVN Ltd.

Incorporated in 1988, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (formerly Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation Limited - NJPC) is a hydroelectric power generation company, originally established as a joint venture of the Government of India ( GOI ) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GOHP) to plan, investigate, organize, execute, operate and maintain Hydro-electric power projects. The present authorized share capital of SJVN is Rs 7000 crores.The Nathpa Jhakri Hydro – Electric Power Station– NJHPS ( 1500 MW ) was the first project undertaken by SJVN for execution. The 1500 MW NJHEP has been designed to generate 6612 MU of electrical energy in a 90% dependable year with 95 % machine availability. It is also providing 1500 MW of valuable peaking power to the Northern Grid. Out of the total energy generated at the bus bar, 12 percent is supplied free of cost to the home state i.e. Himachal Pradesh. From the remaining 88% energy generation, 25% is supplied to HP at bus bar rates. Balance power has been allocated to the beneficiary states / UTs of Northern Region by Ministry of Power, Government of India.SJVN is currently constructing the 412 MW Rampur Hydro Electric Project in the state of Himachal Pradesh. SJVN is also implementing three hydro projects (252 MW Devsari, 60 MW Naitwar Mori and 51 MW Jakhol Sankri) in the state of Uttarakhand. Further, SJVN has also been allocated Luhri Hydro Electric Project (775 MW) and Dhaulasidh HEP (66 MW) in the state of Himachal Pradesh for preparation of Detailed Project Report and subsequent execution. Further, SJVN is entering into a Joint Venture for the implementation of 1500 MW Tipaimukh HE Project in Manipur with an equity participation to the extent of 26%.