Dear Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty-Third Annual Report of
the Company for the year ended March 31, 2011 along with the Audited
Statement of Accounts, Report of Auditors and Comments of the
Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
The following financial highlights for the year ending 31 st March 2011
witnesses the performance of your company.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs. in crore)
2010-11 2009-10
INCOME
Net Sales after adjustments 1812.67 1769.74
Other Income 143.15 138.99
Total Income 1955.82 1908.73
EXPENDITURE
Generation, Admn., & Other Exp 201.83 178.10
Depreciation 444.21 433.28
Provisions & write back (0.21) (1.29)
Interest and Finance charges 158.37 172.93
Expenditure before prior period 804.20 783.02
Prior Period Adjustment (4.58) 108.24
Total Expenditure 799.62 891.26
Profit Before Tax 1156.20 1017.47
Provision for Tax 244.07 44.73
Profit After Tax 912.13 972.74
Appropriations
Interim dividend paid nil 80.00
Proposed Dividend 330.93 248.20
Tax on dividend 53.69 54.82
Total Dividend incl Tax 384.62 383.02
2. GENERATION
During the year ending 31st March 2011, 7140.205 MUs of power was
generated as compared to the previous year''s generation of 7018.81 MUs.
The designenergy for the NJHPS is 6612 MUs. Plant availability factor
was 97.996% which has since been revised by NRPC against representation
of your Company to 98.318% in June 2011. The normative Capacity index
was 82%. As a result of efficient planning, systematic operation and
maintenance management, the company earned an incentive of Rs.216.02
crore. The annual machines maintenance time has been brought down to
8.43 days against 10 days last year.
3. DIVIDEND
The Company earned a net profit after tax of Rs.912.13 crore during the
year ascomparedto profit after tax of previousyearofRs.972.74crore. Your
Directors had recommended a dividend of Rs.330.93 crore as against
dividend of Rs.328.20 crore for the previous year. The dividend shall be
paid after your approval. The declared dividend per equity share comes
to Rs.0.80 as against Rs.0.79 during previous year.
4. PROJECTS UNDER EXECUTION
4.1 RAMPUR PROJECT (412 MW)
The Project has taken a major leap in terms of progress in all fronts
since our last Report. Breakthrough blast between HRT Kajo Upstream and
HRT Spill Tunnel Downstream has daylighted 7831 m of HRT in a
continuous stretch. As of now, total Heading of 13668 m (90%), Benching
of 7438 m (49%) and Lining of 4111 m (27%) has been done. The
excavation in critical reach between Goshai upstream and Kasholi
downstream, is progressing well. The HRT in all respects including
plugging of adits shall be completed by April 2013. The construction
activities are now mainly focused in Power House and its appurtenant
structures and these activities are as per schedule. The Surge Shaft
excavation is complete and lining is in progress with 31% completion as
on date. The excavation of Pressure Shafts (03 nos) is complete and
fabrication and erection of liner is in progress. Erection activity of
all the 06 nos. generating units has been taken up with 50% completion
of Unit I & 6. About 35% supplies of various electro- mechanical
components have been received at site. The cumulative expenditure till
March 2011 was Rs.1127.52 crores.
5. PROJECTS UNDERSURVEY AND INVESTIGATION
5.1 ARUN-IH PROJECT(900MW)
The project is a run-off the river scheme located on Arun River in
Sankhuwasabha Distt. of Eastern Nepal. Survey and Investigation work
was completed in January 2011. Final DPR was submitted to CEA in March
2011. As regards Environmental clearance from the Ministry of
Environment, Govt, of Nepal, SJVN has submitted Scoping document and
Terms of Reference to the Govt, of Nepal. Action is being taken on the
observations of Govt, of Nepal. Detailed Agreement for Implementation
of the project is under negotiation with the Govt, of Nepal. The award
of major civil works is expected in June 2012 with a construction
period of 5 years.
For evacuating power from the project, detailed survey for laying 400
KV D/C transmission line from Diding (Power House) to Dhalkebar in
Nepal and upto Muzzaffarpur in India using modern techniques is in
progress.
5.2 LUHRI PROJECT (775 MW)
DPR was submitted to CEA in March 2011 which is under examination by
CEA for accord of TEC. EIA/EMP studies concluded in February 2011.
Action in respect of Environmental clearance, Forest clearance,
Acquisition of land for the project etc. has been initiated.
5.3 DHAULASIDH PROJECT (66 MW)
The DPR for 66 MW was submitted to the Government of Himachal Pradesh
and the Government accorded TEC on 25th June 2011. The estimated cost
of Project is Rs.497.70 crores approx at November 2010 price level. On
commissioning, the project shall generate 247 million units in a 90%
dependable year. EIA/EMP studies for the project have been submitted to
State Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing. Action for
diversion of forest land and acquisition of land for development of
infrastructural facilities is in process. The construction period of
the project will be 54 months.
5.4 UTTARAKHAND PROJECTS
Devsari HEP is Run of River (RoR) scheme with installed capacity of 252
MW. The RoR scheme was cleared by Govt, of Uttarakhand in Oct., 2007.
The project will generate 913.43 MU of energy in a 90% dependable year.
Final DPR has been submitted to CEA in June 2010. Final EIA/EMP report
has been submitted to MoEF in March, 2011 and project was considered by
Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) of MoEF in April, 2011 for accord of
environment clearance. Notification under Section-IV of LA-Act has been
issued for acquisition of private land. At present, the TEC, private
land acquisition, forest land diversion, environment clearance, mining
clearance etc., are in advance stage of their approval. The major civil
works are likely to be awarded by Oct., 2012 with execution period of 5
years.
Naitwar Mori HEP, capacity at the time of allocation was 33 MW. After
detailed survey and investigation, the project installed capacity has
been revised to 60 MW with annual energy generation of 261.08 MU in a
90% dependable year. TEC for 60 MW has been accorded by Govt. of
Uttarakhand in March, 2010. The estimated cost of Project is Rs.449.78
crores at Feb 2009 price level. The project has been accorded wild life
clearance by NBWL in April, 2011. The ToR for the revised capacity of
the project were approved by the MoEF in July, 2010 and after public
hearing, final EIA/EMP report has been submitted to MoEF in June, 2011
for accord of environment clearance. Notification under Section-VI & IX
of LA-Act has been issued for acquisition of private land. At present,
the process of land acquisition, environment clearance, forest land
diversion and mining clearance are at advance stage of approval. Major
Civil works are likely to be awarded by Jan./Feb., 2012 with 48 months
completion period of the project. Jakhol Sankri HEP, capacity at the
time of allocation was 33 MW which, after detailed survey and
investigation, has been revised to 51 MW with generation capacity of
219.99 MU in a 90% dependable year. The DPR has been submitted to Govt,
of Uttarakhand in Dec, 2010 for TEC. The ToR for EIA/EMP studies for
the revised capacity of the project have been approved by MoEF in Jan.,
2011. At present, the process of EIA/EMP studies, private land
acquisition, forest land diversion, wild life clearance from NBWL,
mining clearance etc., are in progress. The TEC for the DPR is under
consideration by the Govt. of Uttarakhand.
6. PROJECTS UNDER CONSULTANCY
6.1 PROJECTS1N BHUTAN
The Ministry of Power, Govt, of India, entrusted the work of
preparation of DPR of Kholongchhu Hydro Electric Project (486 MW) and
work of updation of Wangchhu Hydropower project (900 MW) to your
Company.
Survey and Investigation for DPR in respect of Kholongchu HEP was
completed in February 2011 and Final DPR with revised installed
capacity of 600 MW was submitted to CEA and Royal Government of Bhutan
on 30th June 2011. EIA&EMP Studies are in progress.
As regards Wangchhu project, the scheme was revised from 900 MW storage
scheme to 600 MW ROR and the revised proposal was agreed by CEA. Survey
and Investigation for the revised scheme is in progress.
7. PROJECTS UNDER JOINT VENTURE
7.1 T1PAIMUKH H.E.PROJECT (1500MW),MANIPUR
Govt, of Manipur (GOM), SJVN and NHPC limited have signed a MoU on
28.4.2010 to implement the multipurpose project, namely, the Tipaimukh
Hydro Electric (Multipurpose) Project having an installed capacity of
1500 Megawatts to be located at Manipur-Mizoram border, downstream of
the confluence of the river Barak with Tuivai, in Churachandpur
District of Manipur through a Joint Venture Company among the GoM, SJVN
and NHPC. The NHPC shall have the share of 69%, SJVN shal I have a
share of 26% and GoM shall have a share of 5% of the total share
holding in the JVC. Implementation of the MoU will be monitored by a
committee comprising of a representative each from Ministry of Power,
Govt, of India, GoM, SJVN and NHPC.
8. CURRENT PERFORMANCE 2011-12
For the quarter ending 30th June 2011, the power generated was 2650.53
MUs (previous year: 2424.57 MU) as against the target of 2287 MUs. The
total Income recorded was Rs.553.57 crore as against Rs.524.98 crore for
the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
9. ENVIRONMENT
Towards this end, your company launched a comprehensive environment
management plan of Rs.35.85 crore and Rs.45.52 crore in NJHEP and RHEP
respectively. Asum of Rs.27.96 crore and about Rs.37.67 crore in NJHEP&RHEP
were spent so far.
In recognition of the efforts on environmental activities, your company
was in receipt of Awards for the year 2009-10 from Greentech
Foundation, New Delhi.
10. Resettlement and Rehabilitation
SJVN, being conscious of its responsibilities towards society, is
committed to execute and operate Hydro Electrical Projects in a
socially responsible manner through laid down Resettlement and
Rehabilitation measures for the project affected people. To ensure
sustainable development, your company recognizes the fundamental rights
and corporate social responsibilities that its business has towards the
sustainable existence of the communities within which it operates. To
fulfil these responsibilities, apart from various R&R works as per its
policy, SJVN is implementing various infrastructural and community
development works in NJHPS and RHEP with recurring annual budget plans
of Rs.1.5 crore and Rs. 2.5 crore respectively. Following the spirit of R&R
policy and Corporate Social Responsibility SJVN spent Rs.5.098 crore in
NJHPS and RHEP during FY 2010-11. Your R&R, Area Development and CSR
works in NJHPS and RHEP since beginning to as on date becomes Rs. 105.56
crore.
In addition to the above, an amount of Rs. 0.094 crore was released for
State Institute of Engineering & Technology in Pragatinagar, Gumma,
Distt. Shimla against the proposed amount of Rs. 15 crore during FY
2010-11. This year, your company approved financial assistance of Rs.2.0
crore for adoption of two ITIs in HP. The fund is proposed to be
released during FY 2011-12. The company also extended financial
assistance of Rs. 0.5 crore to Uttarakhand government for rehabilitation
of affected people due to natural calamities like heavy rains and
floods etc. during FY 2010-11.
11. HUMAN RESOURCES
The total manpower (excluding deputationists) on the rolls of SJVN was
1203 as on 31st March 2011 as against 1088 as on 31st March 2010. The
strength of HPSEB/HP Govt, on deputation on the above date was 677 as
against 699 on 31st March 2010. The strength of SC, ST and OBC
employees as on the above date was respectively 258,67 and 134 as
against 231,60 and 116duringthe previous year. Your company gives
utmost importance for the enrichment of skills and towards this
in-house and external training programmes are organized in all
disciplines and all levels. As a result, during the financial year 1060
employees were trained for 4030 man days. 11.1 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Regular Meetings are held with the representatives of the various
Associations/Unions to sort out the local issues as well as policy
related matters. Recreational, Cultural and Sports functions on
different occasions were also held, thus, resulting better
employee-employer relations and cordial industrial relations during the
year.
12. STATUTORY AND OTHER INFORMATIONS
The information required to be furnished as per the Companies Act 1956,
Listing Agreements, Government Guidelines, and, Code of Corporate
Governance of your Company, on the following matters is placed at
Annexure''A
a) Management Discussion and Analysis
b) Report on Corporate Governance
c) Information on Conservation of Energy, technology Absorption and
Foregin exchange earnings and out go
d) Information as per Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975
13. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Directors''confirm that in the preparation of the annual accounts
for the year ended March 31,2011:
- the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
- that the directors had selected such accounting policies and app I
ied them con s istentl y except as d isc losed i n the Notes on Accou
nts and made judgment and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so
as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company
at the end of the financial year;
- that the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act for safeguarding the assets of the
Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
- that the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
14. AUDITORS'' REPORT
M/s Hingorani M & Co., Chartered Accountants, New Delhi, were appointed
by C&AG as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year
2010-11.
The Report of the Statutory Auditors to the Members on the Accounts for
the year ended 31.03.2011 along with reply to Qualification is placed
at Annexure ''B''. Comments of the C&AG of India on the
Accountsfortheyearended31.03.2011 are placed at Annexure *C\ Comments
of C&AG being ''nil'', the reply by the Management is not applicable.
14.1 COST AUDIT
Pursuant to the Central Government directions to audit Cost Accounting
Records as maintained by the Company, your Company appoi nted
ShriK.S.Berk, Cost Accou ntant, as Cost Au d itor for the year 2010-11
with the approval of Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the audit.
The Cost Audit Report for the year 2009-10 was filed with MCA on 22nd
September 2010 as against 15th October 2010 being due date for filing.
15. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Directors Report for the year 2010 contained changes in the Board
level positions on account of appointments and cessations up to
September 2010. Subsequently, the following changes in the Board have
occurred.
Pursuant to the orders of Ministry of Power, Shri R.P.Singh, Director
(Electrical), has assumed the current charge of Chairman and Managing
Director in addition to his duties with effect from 01 st March 2011,
Shri A.S.Bindra, joined as whole time Director (Finance) with effect
from 09th December 2010 and Shri Nand Lai Sharma joined as whole time
Director (Personnel) with effect from 22nd March 2011. Pursuant to the
orders of Ministry of Power, Shri H.K.Sharma, ceased as Chairman &Mg.
Director with effect from 25th Feb 2011 on account of completion of
given tenure. Also on attaining the age of superannuation, Shri
R.S.Katoch ceased as Director (Personnel) with effect from 28th Feb
2011.
As regards part-time Independent Directors, on account of completion of
tenure, Shri K.S.Sarma, Shri K.S.Gill and Shri S.M.Lodha ceased as
Directors of the Company.
The Board welcomes the appointments and noted the contributions made by
the outgoing Directors during their tenure and placed on record its
highest appreciation for their services.
16. IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Celebration of Hindi
Fortnight, quiz competitions, workshops, publication of house journal
i.e. Himshakti and translation of manuals into Hindi from time to
time are regular feature. During the year 242 employees were imparted
training in usage of Hindi in day to day work. 741 employees were given
prizes for winning various competitions organized on national/important
occasions. Sub-Committee of Parliamentary Committee on Official
Language Inspected the progress of use of Hindi at the Corporate
Office, Shimla on 01 st November 2010 and expressed its satisfaction
over the progress made in this regard.
In recognition of its efforts, your Company was awarded with TOLIC
Rajbhasha Shield (Second Prize) by Town Official Language Committee,
Shimla, for the year 2009-10 and NTPC Rajbhasha Shield (Third Prize) by
Ministry of Power for the year 2008-09 for the best performance in the
field of Official Language implementation.
17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors acknowledge with thanks the guidance and help
extended by various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India,
particularly, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of
External Affairs, MoEF, Central Electricity Authority, Central Water
Commission, Geological Survey of India, the Government of Nepal, the
Government of Bhutan, the Government of Himachal Pradesh, particularly,
Deptt of Power, DeptL of Finance, Deptt of Forests, Pollution Control
Board, Government of Uttarakhand, State Electricity Boards, World Bank.
Your Directors also convey their gratitude to the shareholders, various
international and Indian banks and financial institutions for the
confidence reposed by them in the Company.
The Board also records its deep appreciation of valued cooperation
extended by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
and the Auditors. Last but not least, the Board commends the hard work
and dedicated efforts put in by the employees of the Corporation
including the employeesondeputation atall levels. Thanking you
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
(R.P.Singh)
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Place: New Delhi
Date: 14th July 2011
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