SJVN has synchronised the second unit of the 60 MW Naitwar Mori hydro electric project (NMHEP) with the national grid, in compliance with regulatory requirements. Located on the river Tons in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
NMHEP is a run-of-the-river project with two generating units of 30 MW each. The project is expected to generate 265.5 million units of electricity annually. SJVN has constructed a 37-km 220 kV transmission line for power evacuation, from Bainol to Snail.
The project would contribute to overall development, including infrastructure and employment generation in the region. SJVN supports the energy goals of the government, with a mission of reaching 12,000 MW by 2026 and a shared vision of 50,000 MW installed capacity by 2040.