Tanakpur: NHPC Limited’s Tanakpur Power Station has provided three multi-purpose vehicles worth ₹40 lakh to the Uttarakhand Forest Department and a phacoemulsification machine valued at ₹28 lakh to the District Sub-Hospital in Tanakpur under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The initiative aims to strengthen forest management capabilities and improve healthcare services in the region.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the three vehicles at a function held in Banbasa on October 18, 2026. The event highlighted NHPC’s efforts to support regional development through initiatives focused on environmental protection and public healthcare.
NHPC Hands Over Three Vehicles to Uttarakhand Forest Department
Under the CSR initiative, NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station provided three multi-purpose vehicles to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
Of the three vehicles, two have been allotted to the Forest Division, Haldwani, while one has been assigned to the Forest Division, Champawat. The total cost of the vehicles is ₹40 lakh.
The vehicles are expected to support the department’s field operations and improve its mobility in carrying out forest-related activities. The initiative reflects NHPC’s commitment to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local institutions.
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₹28 Lakh Phacoemulsification Machine Provided to Tanakpur Hospital
In another major CSR initiative, NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station handed over a phacoemulsification machine worth ₹28 lakh to the District Sub-Hospital, Tanakpur.
The advanced medical equipment is used in cataract surgery and helps surgeons remove the clouded lens using ultrasonic energy before replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens. Its provision is expected to strengthen eye-care services and support the delivery of better treatment facilities for patients in Tanakpur and surrounding areas.
The initiative aims to improve access to specialised eye-care services and strengthen the healthcare infrastructure available to the local population.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Appreciates NHPC’s CSR Initiatives
The programme was attended by Rishi Ranjan Arya, Head of NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station, along with senior officials from the district administration, Forest Department and Health Department, as well as local residents.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appreciated the efforts of NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station in promoting public welfare and contributing to the overall development of the region.
The initiatives demonstrate NHPC’s role in supporting communities around its operational areas through CSR activities that address important local needs, including environmental protection and healthcare infrastructure.
NHPC’s CSR Contribution to Regional Development
Through the provision of vehicles to the Forest Department and specialised medical equipment to the Tanakpur hospital, NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station is supporting two key areas of public service: forest management and healthcare.
The combined value of the assistance amounts to ₹68 lakh. The initiative is expected to improve the operational capacity of forest officials while strengthening medical facilities for people in the region.
About NHPC Limited
NHPC Limited is a Government of India-owned hydropower company under the Ministry of Power. The company is engaged in the planning, development and operation of hydropower projects and has expanded its portfolio into solar and other renewable energy sources. Through its CSR initiatives, NHPC supports community development, healthcare, education, environmental protection and other public welfare activities in and around its project areas.
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