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SJVN Kick-Starts Vigilance Awareness Week 2026

Newsmantra — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:11:10 +0000

SHIMLA. SJVN Limited commenced Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 (26 October–1 November) across all its projects and units under the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission, centered on the theme “Probity for Prosperity.” Under the guidance of Chairman & Managing Director Shri Bhupender Gupta, the week-long observance was inaugurated at the corporate headquarters in Shimla. Director (Personnel) Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, along with Director (Projects) Shri Rajesh Kumar Chandel and Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Pankaj Porwal, administered the Integrity Pledge to employees simultaneously across all locations, emphasizing that integrity and transparency are fundamental to organizational strength.

To reinforce preventive vigilance, a special awareness session on ‘Probity for Prosperity’ was chaired by Shri Ashok Tiwari, IPS, Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, alongside senior state police and anti-corruption officials. SJVN is also hosting a comprehensive series of internal and outreach initiatives throughout the week—including capacity-building workshops, vendor meets, walkathons, Nukkad Nataks, and competitive events such as declamation, debates, poster-making, and rangoli competitions—to engage employees, students, and local communities in fostering an ethical work culture.

SJVN’s 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Plant Wins WSO India Platinum Safety Award 2026

Newsmantra — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:03:57 +0000

SHIMLA. SJVN Limited’s flagship 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) has been conferred the prestigious World Safety Organization (WSO)–India (State) Level OHS&E Award 2026 — “Most Outstanding Performance – Platinum 5 Star Platinum Trophy & Certificate 2026.”The power station was selected after an on-site assessment conducted by a World Safety Organization–India (WSO) Assessor, followed by final evaluation by the WSO Jury.

The award was received by Shri Soni Kumar, General Manager (PHEM/OPH & Safety), NJHPS, on behalf of the station.

SJVN Director Ajay Kumar Sharma Wins Top Rankers Excellence Award for HR Leadership

Newsmantra — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:50:18 +0000

SHIMLA. SJVN Limited Director (Personnel) Ajay Kumar Sharma has been conferred the prestigious Top Rankers Excellence Award for HR Leadership for his contribution to human resource management, people development and organisational excellence.The award was received by Surender Sharma, DGM (HR), SJVN, at the 26th National Management Summit held in New Delhi.

PESB not find suitable candidate for CMD post at SJVN Limited

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:18:19 +0000

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has not found a suitable candidate for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of SJVN Limited at a selection meeting held on December 5, 2025, in New Delhi. After interviewing the shortlisted candidates, PESB decided not to recommend any name and advised the Administrative Ministry or Department to determine an appropriate course of action, including selection through a search-cum-selection committee (SCSC) with the approval of the competent authority. PESB had invited applications for the post on September 17, 2025, as the CMD position has been vacant since June 20, 2025. Currently, Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD of NHPC Limited, is holding additional charge of SJVN Limited. The candidates interviewed included Shri Prem Prakash Srivastava, Senior General Manager (HR/A), UP (West) Circle, BSNL, and Shri Ali Shah, Executive Director (Entity Appraisal-II).

DVC Signs Power Purchase Agreements with SJVN Limited to Enhance Reliable and Affordable Power Supply

Newsmantra — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:57:56 +0000

DVC and SJVN Limited have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for procurement of power from the Sunni Dam Hydro Project and the Luhri Stage-I Hydro Project of SJVN Limited. This is in addition to the five Power Purchase Agreements recently signed between DVC and NHPC. These agreements will further strengthen the reliability of power supply across the Damodar Valley region. Under the latest agreements, DVC will procure hydropower from SJVN Limited to meet the demand of consumers connected to the DVC system.

Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Felicitates CMDs of NHPC and SJVNL on attainment of ‘Navratna’ Status

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:39:55 +0000

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, recently honored the CMDs of NHPC and SJVNL for achieving ‘Navratna’ status from the Government of India. This designation, effective from August 30, 2024, grants these hydro power Central Public Sector Undertakings greater operational and financial autonomy. Shri Manohar Lal hailed the milestone, emphasizing the role of NHPC and SJVNL in harnessing hydro power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the new status, both companies can make faster decisions, establish joint ventures abroad, and pursue technological innovations, enhancing growth and market reach. NHPC has an installed capacity of 7144 MW and SJVNL 2467 MW.

NEWS MANTRA UPDATES

Newsmantra — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:32:51 +0000

FEBRUARY 02 -2024

1 . NEW DELHI . SJVN plans to invest Rs 50k-cr to develop 10,000MW solar projects in Rajasthan. ET

2 . BHILAI. SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant creates a national record; Business Standard

3. NEW DELHI . Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to launch NTPC’s 3 power projects worth Rs 28,978 Crore -.

4 . NEW DELHI . Coal Gasification, Liquefaction Of 100 Metric Tonne To Be Set Up By 2030: FM; Zee News

5 . NEW DELHI . Government pegs FY’25 disinvestment target at Rs 50,000 crore; to receive Rs 30,000 crore this fiscal; Telegraph

6 . NEW DELHI . Disinvestment Target of FY25 to be set at Rs 50,000 crore by Govt.

7 . NEW DELHI . Govt’s divestment plan to not have any impact on PSUs: Madhusudan Kela; Money Control

8 . NEW DELHI . Coal India achieves nearly 80% of its FY24 production target in ten months – CNBC TV18

9 . NEW DELHI . 60% cut in allocation for regional air connectivity scheme in Interim Budget; The Hindu

10 . NEW DELHI . 1 Crore Households To Save Up To Rs 18,000 Annually Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: FM; Zee News

11 . NEW DELHI . Centre to create a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to boost private investment in sunrise tech. Statesman

12. NEW DELHI . SCOPE hails a ‘directional’ budget paving roadmap for inclusive and comprehensive development.

13. NEW DELHI . Shri Manish Kumar Director (Personnel) assumes additional charge of CMD NCL

14 . NAGPUR . Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi assumed charge as WCL CMD.

SJVN bags coveted IEI Industry Excellence Silver Award 2023

Newsmantra — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:25:59 +0000

SJVN has been awarded with the prestigious ‘IEI Industry Excellence Silver Award 2023’ by the Institution of Engineers India (IEI). The award has been presented by Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Sh. Rajendra Shukla during 38th Indian Engineering Congress at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The award recognizes SJVN’s outstanding performance in the category of Engineering Manufacturing & Processing.

SJVN has envisaged a Mission of 12,000 MW by 2026 and a Shared Vision of being 50,000 MW company by 2040.

SJVN Synchronizes Second Unit of 30 MW Naitwar Mori HEP with National Grid.

Newsmantra — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:36:27 +0000

SJVN has successfully synchronized the Second Unit of 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) with the National Grid. NMHEP is located on River Tons, a major tributary of River Yamuna in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The project has two units of 30 MW each and first unit is already generating commercially since 24th of this month.

CCI approves 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by PFC , REC SJVN and Damodar Valley Corporation

Newsmantra — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:19:30 +0000

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by PFC Projects Limited, REC Limited, SJVN Limited and Damodar Valley Corporation.LAPL is an unlisted public limited company engaged in power generation in India. PIB