SJVN
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SJVN, formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, is an Indian public sector undertaking involved in hydroelectric power generation and transmission. It was incorporated in 1988 as Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh.[4][5] The company has a total operating hydropower capacity of 1912 MW through its two hydropower plants—Nathpa Jhakri and Rampur. In addition, it has an installed capacity of 97.6 MW of wind power and 81.9 MW of solar power.[6][7]
Company type | Public |
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NSE: SJVN BSE: 533206 | |
Industry | Hydroelectric power |
Founded | 1988 |
Headquarters | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Key people | Sushil Sharma (Chairman & MD)[1] Akhileshwar Singh Director (Finance)[2] |
Owner | Government of India (59.92%) Government of Himachal Pradesh (26.85%)[3] |
Website | sjvn |
Beginning with a single project and single state operation, India’s largest 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh, the company has commissioned eight projects totaling 2091.5 MW of installed capacity and 86 km 400 KV Transmission Line. SJVN is presently implementing or operating power projects in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh in India.
Apart from India, SJVN also has under-construction hydroelectric projects in Nepal and Bhutan.[8][9][10]