North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO Ltd.,) is a Central PSU under the Ministry of Power and a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited. Incorporated in 1976 to plan, investigate, construct, operate and maintain power stations in the North Eastern Region of India. The domain has later been expanded to other parts of the country.
Engagement with stakeholders is done during Public Hearing for specific projects prior to obtaining of Environmental Clearance (EC). Engagement with local community also happens during public hearings stated above for SIA study and land acquisition and FRA clearance. Moreover, NEEPCO is dedicated to addressing the needs of its stakeholders and upholding high standards of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in its operations. NEEPCO values adherence to legal regulations and respects the well-being of local communities and society. The company pledges to actively work towards improving quality of life and promoting environmental sustainability through its CSR initiatives apart from undertaking various schemes for women empowerment to erase gender inequality. Besides, implementation of R&R packages, compensations, Local Area Development Fund (LADF), free power to Project Affected Families are also extended from various projects as applicable. Employment, school, medical, banking and postal facilities apart from various other social benefits like, roads/ footpaths /culverts/ bridges, market sheds, community halls etc. are also provided from the projects of NEEPCO.