RISHIKESH — State-run hydropower major NHPC Limited briefed the Parliamentary Committee on Estimates on the key operational and logistical hurdles impacting hydroelectric power development across the country during a committee meeting held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Led by Director (Projects) Sanjay Kumar Singh, the NHPC delegation presented strategic insights under the committee’s ongoing review topic, “Power Projects in India – Issues and Challenges.”
Key Highlights and Project Bottlenecks
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Comprehensive Briefing: Senior NHPC officials outlined critical obstacles encountered across three primary stages of power generation projects: Land Acquisition, Construction, and ongoing Operation & Maintenance (O&M).
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Remedial Strategies: NHPC shared proactive measures and policy frameworks implemented to mitigate site-level delays, streamline land procurement, and handle geological complexities in mountainous project zones.
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Parliamentary Scrutiny: The Committee on Estimates continues to evaluate national power infrastructure readiness to ensure long-term energy security and sustainable project delivery.
