To jointly develop desilting and dredging solutionsfor hydroelectric power plants.

BEML Ltd. and NHPC Ltd., two leading IndianPublic Sector Undertakings (PSUs), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for the development of advanced desilting and dredging solutions tailoredfor hydroelectric power plants. The partnership is designed to deliver innovative,‘Make in India’ solutions that will restore power generation efficiency, extendthe lifespan of water conductor systems and turbines, and generate significantsavings for the national exchequer.

The solutions developed through this initiativewill not only cater to hydroelectric power plants but also hold dual-usepotential for addressing broader challenges. These products can help mitigateurban waterlogging during monsoons by swiftly clearing canals and culverts,support dredging and desilting operations in inland waterways, coastal areas,ponds, and lakes, and align with India’s ambitious Maritime Vision 2030 andSagarmala programs. Upon successful implementation in pilot projects, thesolutions are expected to be replicated across other hydroelectric plants,further strengthening India’s renewable energy infrastructure.

The MoU was formally exchanged between Shri RGKRao, Head SBU – Aerospace, BEML Ltd., and Shri Uday Shankar Sahi, ExecutiveDirector (R&D) of NHPC Ltd., in the presence of Shri Ajit Kumar Srivastav,Director – Defence business and senior officials from both organizations.

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