NTPC & UPRVUNL Sign SJVA-III to Expand Meja Power Plant to 3x800 MW Capacity

New Delhi June 2026: In a significant development for India’s power generation sector, NTPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited have signed the Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement (SJVA)-III to enhance the capacity of the Meja power project operated under their joint venture company, Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited.

The agreement was signed on 4 June 2026 in Lucknow, marking a major step toward upgrading Meja Stage-II capacity from 2×660 MW to 3×800 MW, strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s long-term electricity generation infrastructure.

Key Highlights of the Agreement

• Capacity expansion of Meja Stage-II power project

• Upgrade from 2×660 MW to 3×800 MW configuration

• Strengthening long-term JV framework under SJVA-III

• Collaboration between NTPC and UPRVUNL for enhanced energy output

• Presence of senior officials including MD (UPRVUNL), CEO (MUNPL), and executives from both organizations

Officials noted that the revised framework under SJVA-III will streamline execution, improve operational efficiency, and support growing industrial and residential power demand in Uttar Pradesh.

Strategic Importance

The expansion aligns with India’s broader energy security goals by:

• Increasing thermal power availability in northern India

• Improving grid stability and peak-load management

• Supporting industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh

• Enhancing joint venture efficiency between central and state utilities