OHPC CELEBRATES 30TH FOUNDATION DAY

The 30th Foundation Day of Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. was celebrated with grandeur at the IMMT Auditorium, Bhubaneswar on 21st April 2025. Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Chairperson, Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt., Energy and Electronics & IT and CMD, OHPC presided over the meeting. Shri Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), Shri Amiya Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation) I/c and Shri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR) of OHPC were present on the dais. The Chief Guest and other dignitaries lighted the lamp and inaugurated the function. Mr. Laxmikant Palit Classical music composer and his troupe sang the melodious Odia composition “Sarve Sang” as the Welcome song of the Foundation Day. Shri Pranab Kumar Mohanty extended the welcome address. Gracing the occasion as chief guest, retired IAS officer and chairperson of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission, Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, emphasized the importance of operational efficiency and the adoption of renewable energy sources. He emphasized that in the energy sector, we must promote renewables like solar and wind to ensure climate resilience and energy security. Operational inefficiencies directly impact electricity consumers. We must deliver services within stipulated timelines and adhere strictly to regulatory norms. Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS & CMD, OHPC in his speech has stated that OHPC is one of the largest Hydropower generating corporation in the country among various state PSUs. He emphasized that OHPC should now focus to develop PSPs in Upper Indravati, Kolab and Balimela in a time bound manner to demonstrate its strength and capability. Shri Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) while addressing the audience spoke about the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the employees in the past years in establishing OHPC as a profitable corporation. He further highlighted that since 2011 onwards, OHPC has been continuously paying dividend to Government Exchequer. He appealed to the employees to be committed to the mission, goals and core values of the Corporation and continue working together to achieve excellence in Hydro & Solar power generation and making a positive impact on the lives of people in our state. Shri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR) emphasized on efficient management of the corporation and implementation of future projects, organizational, human resource restructuring, human resource development, skill enhancement, application of new knowledge and techniques, succession planning, leadership development, and internal communication along with the welfare of employees and a sense of social responsibility. Director (Operation) I/c mentioned that OHPC is consistently attempting to fulfil the MOU targets in terms of Annual Generation, Machine Availability, Renovation & Modernization of old Power Stations. OHPC has been able to consistently generate clean, green and low carbon, sustainable hydro power. OHPC has been utilizing every drop of water delicately balancing the varied requirement of meeting the peak power demand of Grid in one hand and simultaneously downstream water discharge for irrigation requirement. Different Hydro Electric Projects of OHPC were awarded for Year 2024-25 for their outstanding achievements. * Best Performing Unit - Upper Kolab Hydro Electric Project, Bariniput * 2nd Best Performing Unit - Upper Indravati Hydro Electric Project, Mukhiguda * Best Housekeeping Unit - Rengali Hydro Electric Project, Rengali Smt. Anima Tripathy, CGM (HR) delivered the vote of thanks for the occasion. Thereafter the cultural dance programme with the Artistic composition of “ANANYA ODISHA” was beautifully performed by the dance artists of Odisha Dance Academy. The dance conceptualized, choreographed and directed by Guru Dr. Aruna Mohanty. The 30th Foundation Day was also celebrated at all units of OHPC. It was a day of pride, recognition, and celebration of OHPC’s enduring journey and achievements!