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NHPC Signs MoU with NSDF & SAI to Empower Young Weightlifters Under ‘Shakti Saadhana’ – Details Inside

Tripartite MoU Launched Under CSR Initiative ‘Shakti Saadhana’ to Support Grassroots Talent in 30 States/UTs
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New Delhi: In a major step toward nurturing grassroots sports talent, NHPC Limited has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The agreement marks the official launch of “Shakti Saadhana – Empowering Weightlifters for Sporting Brilliance”, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on developing young weightlifting talent across the nation.

The MoU was signed on June 16, 2025, at the SAI headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Mr Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC.

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Supporting Youthful Potential Across India

Under this initiative, NHPC will extend critical support to promising weightlifters aged between 9 and 13 years from 30 States and Union Territories. The support will include:

  • Residential training programs
  • Professional coaching
  • Physiotherapy and injury management
  • Access to modern training infrastructure and nutrition plans

The project aims to foster the next generation of elite weightlifters by offering structured and holistic athletic development from a young age.

Commitment to Sporting Excellence

The MoU was signed by key representatives of the three organizations – Mr Miren Kumar Verma, Head of CSR & Sustainable Development Division, NHPC; Mr Kamkhan Singh, Under Secretary, NSDF; and Col. N.S. Johal, CEO (TOPS), SAI.

Speaking on the occasion, NHPC representatives emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to nation-building not only through infrastructure but also through empowerment initiatives in sports, education, and health.

About ‘Shakti Saadhana’

“Shakti Saadhana” aligns with the national vision of strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem by identifying talent early and nurturing it with world-class facilities and mentorship. By collaborating with NSDF and SAI, NHPC aims to help India achieve greater international success in weightlifting and inspire young athletes to pursue excellence.

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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.


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