Tuesday, 16 JULY 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Union minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar inspected the ongoing construction activities at the 1,000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), a flagship project of the THDC India Limited (THDCIL). He inspected several key areas, including the butterfly valve chamber, the machine hall, and the outfall of the Tehri PSP and also reviewed the progress on the river joining works, a vital aspect of integrating the PSP into the existing water management systems.
Expressing his appreciation for the ongoing efforts, the minister congratulated the THDCIL team members for their relentless dedication and hard work towards advancing renewable and reliable hydropower generation. Khattar acknowledged the team’s significant achievements and the high standards they have set in developing the 2,400 MW Tehri power complex and highlighted how THDCIL’s contributions to hydropower projects embody Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He added, “The Tehri Dam stands as a remarkable milestone for THDCIL, accomplished at a time when the very idea of such a massive dam seemed nearly inconceivable. The development of the Tehri Dam is nothing short of a miracle and an engineering marvel in its own right.”
In his address to the THDCIL management and employees, the minister emphasised the strategic importance of hydropower in combating climate change and supporting the Nation’s energy security. He urged the team to maintain their momentum and focus on the timely completion of the remaining project phases to meet the set deadlines. He praised THDCIL’s efforts in pushing the boundaries of hydropower technology and urged the team to continue striving for excellence.
The chairman and managing director of THDCIL RK Vishnoi thanked the minister for his visit. He reaffirmed THDCIL’s commitment to advancing the Tehri Power Complex and other renewable energy projects as part of the broader mission to contribute to a sustainable energy future for India.
The director (Personnel) Shallinder Singh, director (Technical) Bhupender Gupta and other senior officials of THDCIL accompanied the minister during the visit.
