Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Indira Sagar Pump Storage Project to Commission by 2026
A big new power plant is being built near the Indira Sagar Power Station in Madhya Pradesh.
It will use water to store energy and help make electricity when it is needed.
The project is 640 megawatts, which is a lot of power.
The company NHDC, led by Bhupendra Gupta, has finished most of the paperwork and will hire experienced workers.
They plan to finish the plant by the end of 2026 and will talk with the state government about buying the electricity it makes.
640 MW pump‑storage plant near Indira Sagar Power Station slated for commissioning by end‑2026.
Tender process worth about ₹5,300 crore already completed.
NHDC, led by Bhupendra Gupta, has finished most formalities and will induct experienced staff.
Project expected to be finished within 42 months after commissioning.
Discussions underway with Madhya Pradesh government on purchasing generated power and future projects.
- Who
- Bhupendra Gupta, NHDC, Madhya Pradesh government
- What
- Commissioning of a 640 MW pump‑storage power project
- When
- By the end of 2026, within 42 months of commissioning
- Where
- Near Indira Sagar Power Station, Narmada Nagar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To support power generation, irrigation, drinking water and future projects
- Project name
- Indira Sagar Pump Storage Project
- Capacity
- 640 MW
- Estimated cost
- ₹5,300 crore
- Expected commissioning
- End of 2026
- Owner/Operator
- NHDC
- Location
- Narmada Nagar, Madhya Pradesh