National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) emerged as a frontrunner in digital innovation and cybersecurity at the ‘Governance Now 10th India PSU IT Awards 2025’, held in New Delhi today.
The company was honored with multiple prestigious awards:
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection and Digital Transformation Excellence Award
- Digital Transformation Leader of the Year (CIO/CTO) – awarded to Dr. Prashant Atreya, Executive Director (IT&C), NHPC
- Digital Security Leader of the Year (CISO) – awarded to Vibhor Gupta, General Manager (IT), NHPC
- Dr. Prashant Atreya, along with NHPC’s IT&C team, received the awards on behalf of the organization

Recognizing NHPC’s Digital Leadership
These accolades underline NHPC’s significant strides in strengthening its IT infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity protocols, and driving digital transformation across its operations. The company’s continued investment in secure and smart energy solutions has made it a role model among Indian PSUs embracing next-generation technologies.
About NHPC
Founded in 1975, NHPC Limited is a leading public sector hydropower company, which has recently diversified into solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal energy projects, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals. At present, NHPC is a Navaratna enterprise of the Government of India and among the top ten companies in the country in terms of investment base. Baira Suil Power station in Salooni tehsil of Chamba district was the first project undertaken by NHPC while Chamera-1 is the best.