This crucial breakthrough represents roughly 80 percent completion of the total excavation work. Braving the notoriously challenging geological conditions, dense hard rock formations, and complex underground environments inherent to the Himalayan region, NTPC’s engineers and workforce demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, safety standards, and determination to bring the project one step closer to clean power generation.

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The documents were formally exchanged in the presence of top corporate leaders, including Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhawar, Managing Director and CEO of PTC India Limited, Dr. J. S. Chandok, CEO of ONGPL, along with Pankaj Goel, Executive Director and CFO of PTC, HL Choudhary, Executive Vice President of Commercial, and other senior management officials representing NTPC Renewable Energy Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited. This strategic alliance significantly accelerates the shared decarbonization goals of both public sector giants, establishing a robust supply framework for green electricity to support the nation’s sustainable infrastructure development.

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Simultaneously, the historic occasion marked major milestones for the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project, which has been developed by SJVN through its renewable energy arm, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Developed with an investment of approximately 5,492 crore across nearly 5,000 acres, this project stands as India’s largest single EPC solar project under the Domestic Content Requirement category at a single location, showcasing world-class renewable energy infrastructure built entirely on indigenous capabilities. The project is estimated to reduce nearly 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions over its operational life, making a substantial contribution toward India’s climate action commitments.

The mega event was graced by the Governor of Rajasthan, Sh. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sh. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri. The virtual launch was also joined by top leadership including SJVN Director of Personnel Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director of Finance Sh. Parthajit De, Director of Projects Sh. Rajesh Kumar Chandel, CVO Sh. Pankaj Porwal, CEO of SGEL Sh. Prashant Sharma, and other senior officials. Beyond clean energy generation, these projects have contributed meaningfully to regional socio-economic development, generating more than 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities during construction and continuing to support local livelihoods during the operational phase.

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A veteran with over 35 years of sector expertise, Shri Bhargava’s monumental contribution lies in architecting India’s clean energy landscape. As the founding CEO of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Executive Director (RE) at NTPC, he spearheaded an unprecedented transition—astronomically scaling NTPC’s renewable energy pipeline from a modest 1 GW to over 25 GW within just 55 months.

Further cementing his leadership, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently nominated him as a Green Hydrogen Expert to the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s Empowered Group. His deep operational experience with utility-scale frameworks makes him uniquely suited to drive global climate policy integration from the ground up.

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Upon its commissioning, the Etalin plant will become the largest hydroelectric project in India, playing a critical role in the nation’s clean energy transition, energy security, and sustainable development goals. NHPC CMD Shri Bhupender Gupta stated that the landmark project reflects a shared commitment to harnessing the state’s immense hydropower potential in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and community-centric manner. The mega initiative is expected to drive extensive socio-economic growth in the region, bringing long-term livelihood and infrastructural development opportunities to local communities while strengthening clean energy infrastructure.

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Secretary, MNRE, Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that India’s clean energy transition requires diversification of renewable energy sources and greater focus on region-specific solutions. He emphasized that Small Hydro Power is a mature, reliable and environmentally sustainable renewable energy technology that can play a crucial role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural development and promoting balanced regional growth.

The Ministry said that the newly launched Scheme aims to support installation of approximately 1500 Megawatt of new Small Hydro Power capacity. The Scheme with a total financial outlay of over 2 thousand five hundred crore rupees, aims to provide Central Financial Assistance for SHP projects, support for preparation of detailed project reports and support for capacity building and others.

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NTPC showcased a range of renewable energy and sustainability-focused innovations before the high-level delegation, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation between India and Myanmar in the energy sector. The delegation toured NETRA’s advanced pilot facilities, including a 4 MW/1 MWh solar microgrid, a 3 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system, a green hydrogen hub, and an agri/municipal solid waste gasification-to-power plant. According to NTPC, the visit underscored India’s progress in renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, and waste-to-energy technologies, while paving the way for greater collaboration through technology exchange, capacity building, and sustainable energy development.

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