NHPC participates in ‘Power Summit 2019’

A.K. Singh, Executive Director, NHPC exchanging letter of intent with Chhabi Raj Pokhrel, CEO, HIDCL, Nepal for joint cooperation on development of hydropower in Nepal.
A.K. Singh, Executive Director, NHPC exchanging letter of intent with Chhabi Raj Pokhrel, CEO, HIDCL, Nepal for joint cooperation on development of hydropower in Nepal.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 26: NHPC participated in ‘Power Summit 2019′ organised by the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) from 21st to 22ndNovember 2019 at Kathmandu, Nepal.
During the inaugural session of ‘Power Summit 2019’, NHPC exchanged letter of intent with HIDCL (Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Ltd). – A company owned by Government of Nepal) for joint cooperation on development of hydropower in Nepal.
The achievements of NHPC were also showcased in an attractive stall which was inaugurated by Aniruddha Kumar, Joint Secretary (Hydro), Ministry of Power, Government of India. This prestigious event was attended by 764 participants from 21 countries.
NHPC’s delegation for ‘Power Summit 2019’ included Janardan Choudhary, Director (Technical), A.K. Singh, Executive Director and other senior NHPC officers. A.K.Singh, Executive Director also made a special presentation on NHPC’s role in hydro power development wherein he elucidated the technical prowess of NHPC and its role in hydro power development in India and neighbouring countries including Nepal.
Janardan Choudhary, Director (Technical) and A.K. Singh, Executive Director also visited Indian Embassy in Nepal and held discussions on future plans of NHPC in Nepal with the Indian Ambassador, Manjeev Singh Puri and other senior Officers of the embassy.