Shimla, February 2026: SJVN Limited, a leading public sector power producer, has taken a significant step forward in the development of the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project. The company has entered into a Contract Agreement valued at ₹837.43 Crores with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the project's crucial Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works.
The agreement was formalized in the presence of Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN. It was signed by Sh. Ravi Rajan, Executive Director (ECD), SJVN, and Sh. Ritu Raj, Sr. DGM, M/s BHEL, with senior officials from both organizations in attendance.
Key Project Details:
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Contract Value: ₹837.43 Crores
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Contract Award Date: January 1, 2026
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Scope: Electro-Mechanical works for the 382 MW Sunni Dam HEP.
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Scheduled Completion: The works are to be completed in alignment with the overall project commissioning timeline of July 31, 2029.
Project Progress & Significance:
Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma highlighted that the Civil and Hydro-Mechanical works for the project, awarded earlier in January 2023, are already progressing at full pace. The award of the E&M package to BHEL marks a major milestone in integrating all critical project components.
The Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-the-river scheme with diurnal storage, located across the Satluj River in the Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. The project's dam-toe surface powerhouse is designed to generate approximately 1,381.77 million units of clean, renewable electricity annually upon commissioning.
Strengthening India's Green Energy Portfolio:
This project is a cornerstone of SJVN's commitment to expanding India's renewable energy capacity. The clean power generated will contribute significantly to the national grid, supporting the country's energy security and its ambitious climate action goals.
About SJVN Limited:
SJVN Limited, formerly Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, is a Mini Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is a prominent player in the power generation sector, with a focus on hydro, thermal, wind, and solar power projects.
About BHEL:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is India's largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sector. A Maharatna PSU, BHEL is a key player in the nation's power equipment supply and project execution.