Damodar Valley Corporation

Damodar Valley Corporation was established on 7th July 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. It has an installed Generation capacity of 6,691 MW, comprising thermal as well as hydel power stations and its recent footprint in the avenue of Renewable Energy. Its four dams at Maithon, Panchet, Tilaiya & Konar contribute significantly towards flood control & irrigation of the adjacent region. The robust T&D network (8,390 circuit-km) enables DVC to cater to several industries, state DISCOMs as well as deliver power to neighbouring Bangladesh. The organization has also played a pioneering role in soil conservation & afforestation since its very inception. Through its comprehensive CSR program DVC has relentlessly strived for the socio-economic upliftment of more than 600 villages around its establishments in West Bengal & Jharkhand, bringing about sea-changes in the arena of primary education, healthcare, sanitation, rural roadways & skill development.