Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Inspects Tehri Hydro Power Complex

Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, visited the 2400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, on July 15, 2024. During his visit, he inspected the ongoing construction activities at the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP).

Detailed Inspection of Key Areas

The Minister conducted a thorough inspection of several key areas, including the Butterfly Valve Chamber, the Machine Hall, and the Outfall of the Tehri PSP. He also reviewed the progress on the river joining works, which are vital for integrating the PSP into the existing water management systems.

Appreciation for THDCIL Team

Shri Manohar Lal praised the THDCIL team for their dedication and hard work in advancing renewable and reliable hydropower generation. He acknowledged their significant achievements and high standards in developing the 2400 MW Tehri Power Complex. The Minister emphasized the importance of hydropower in combating climate change and supporting India’s energy security.

Acknowledging the Engineering Marvel

The Minister highlighted the remarkable achievement of constructing the Tehri Dam, calling it a miracle and an engineering marvel. He linked this achievement to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.

Address to THDC Management and Employees

In his address to the THDC management and employees, the Minister stressed the strategic importance of hydropower. He urged the team to maintain their momentum and focus on completing the remaining project phases on time. Shri Manohar Lal praised THDCIL’s efforts in advancing hydropower technology and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence.

THDCIL’s Commitment

Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDCIL, thanked the Minister for his visit and encouraging words. He reaffirmed THDCIL’s commitment to advancing the Tehri Power Complex and other renewable energy projects. The visit concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among the THDCIL team, inspired by the Minister’s vision for the future of India’s hydropower sector.

About Tehri Hydro Power Complex

The Tehri Hydro Power Complex (THPC) is a multipurpose scheme on the river Bhagirathi, a tributary of the Ganges. It is designed to store surplus water during the monsoon and release it during the non-monsoon period to meet the irrigation and drinking water needs in the Gangetic plains of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The complex generates 2400 MW of peaking power.

Components of THPC:

• Tehri Hydro Power Plant (Tehri HPP) – 1000 MW (4×250 MW)
• Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project (Koteshwar HEP) – 400 MW (4×100 MW)
• Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (Tehri PSP) – 1000 MW (4×250 MW)

Check the complete information on Government official Press Release