DVC celebrates 78th foundation day, rewards employees
The Statesman | 9 July 2025
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) celebrated its 78th Foundation Day on Monday in Kolkata. The event brought together dignitaries, employees, their families, and stakeholders to commemorate nearly eight decades of unwavering commitment to nation-building, sustainable development, and energy excellence.
The evening saw the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chairman, the member (finance), the member (technical) and the CVO, DVC and the rendition of the soul-stirring DVC Geet.
In his opening address, the additional secretary, DVC, welcomed the gathering and reflected on DVC’s inspiring journey—from its inception in 1948 to its present-day standing as a powerhouse of progress and innovation.
The rewards & recognition ceremony celebrated excellence in operational performance, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Further, the much-anticipated DVC ideation contest 2025 concluded with winning ideas that proposed future-ready solutions such as “Bay in a Box”, “Hydrating the brand DVC”, and “Decantation Wells in Ash Ponds”. These innovations reinforce DVC’s vision for operational efficiency, sustainability, and smart expansion.
In his address, the chairman, DVC reflected upon the remarkable journey of DVC over the past 77 years. He recounted how DVC, since its inception, has evolved from a pioneering multipurpose river valley project into a key player in India’s power sector — contributing to regional development, industrialisation, and nation-building.