Tata Power Bhira hydro plant bags Silver Shield Award from the Central Electricity Authority, Mumbai
March 24, 2008

Recognising the steady and stable performance in generating quality and reliable energy, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has awarded Tata Power's Bhira Hydro generation facility with the Silver Shield award for meritorious performance. CEA had selected the 80-year-old Bhira and Bhira Pump Storage Scheme (6X25 + 1 x 150mw) as second best performing station in the country.

The minister of power, Sushil Kumar Shinde, handed over the awards at a glittering ceremony at The Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. The function was also attended by the BK Chaturvedi, member (power), Planning Commission; Anil Razdan, secretary, Ministry of Power; and Rakesh Nath, chairman, central electricity authority, apart from the senior officials from the Ministry of Power. M Shenbagam, head-Hydro division and Mahesh Paranjpe, head-Bhira Hydro Generating Station, Tata Power, received the award on behalf of Tata Power and the entire team at Bhira, Maharashtra.

Prasad Menon, managing director, Tata Power said, "The award endorses our efforts and commitment to put quality and performance in our quest to offer value-based services to the consumers. Tata Power has pioneered various firsts to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply. This recognition from CEA will further strengthen our endeavour to optimise performance."

The Comprehensive Award Scheme has been introduced from 2004-05 for awarding meritorious performance and creating competitiveness among various power stations / projects in thermal, hydro and nuclear generation, transmission project and distribution companies.