Current Events
Celebration of Constitution Day at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited observed the Constitution Day on 26.11.2024 by taking Pledge at all its Units/Project Offices, namely Jhansi, Lalitpur & Chitrakoot as well as its Head Office at Lucknow. Constitution Day also known as 'Samvidhan Divas', is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950.
Special Campaign 4.0 organised at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Ltd. observed Special Campaign-4.0, a month-long movement (2nd Oct-31st Oct, 2024) to spread awareness about “Swachhta Hi Sewa Hai” among employees and outside public. In the line of objective of the campaign “Institutionalizing Swachhta & Reducing Pendency", TUSCO Ltd. organised the following campaigns among various stakeholders under the aegis of Special Campaign 4.0.
1. Talk Session on Cleanliness – Govt. Girls Polytechnic, Lucknow dated: 02.10.2024
2. Essay Competition on Cleanliness – Govt. Girls Polytechnic, Lucknow dated: 03.10.2024
3. Jute Bag & Biodegradable Garbage Bag Distribution – Local Vendors at Prominent Places dated: 09.10.2024 & 10.10.2024
4. Identification of Obsolete Files & Storage Management at Lucknow Office, TUSCO Ltd dated: 14.10.2024
5. Beautification of Office – Indoor Plant Distribution dated: 17.10.2024 & 25.10.2024
6. Cleanliness Drive – Near UPNEDA Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow dated: 26.10.2024
FIT INDIA Freedom Run 5.0 organised at TUSCO Ltd.
FIT INDIA Movement was launched with a view to make fitness an integral part of our daily lives. The mission of the Movement is to bring about behavioural changes and move towards a more physically active lifestyle. This year’s theme was “Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat”. In this regard, Corporate Welfare Department, Rishikesh by the way of Ministry of Power has informed that Govt. of India is observing “Fit India Freedom Run 5.0” from 02.10.2024 to 31.10.2024. In view of this, TUSCO Ltd. observed Fit India Freedom Run 5.0 on dated 26.10.2024 at all its Units/Project Offices, namely Jhansi, Lalitpur & Chitrakoot as well as its Head Office at Lucknow to spread awareness regarding fitness among employees.
Celebration of National Blood Donation Day
TUSCO Limited observed the National Blood Donation Day on 01.10.2024 by taking Pledge at all its Units/Project Offices, namely Jhansi, Lalitpur & Chitrakoot as well as its Head Office at Lucknow. Pledge at each location was respectively administered to the Staff of TUSCO Ltd. by Sh. Manoj Sardana (CEO, TUSCO Ltd.) for Lucknow Office and Unit Heads Sh. UB Singh (AGM) for Jhansi Unit, Sh. A.P. Vyas (AGM) for Chitrakoot Unit and Sh. A.K. Duggal (DGM) for Lalitpur Unit.
Everyone took the Pledge to be generous blood donors at times of dire need as the act not only not only saves lives but also ensures a continuous & safe supply of blood. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing need for blood donations, emphasizing the importance of voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation.
Celebration of National Sports Day
TUSCO Limited observed National Sports Day 2024 from 26th August to 31st August 2024 to honour the spirit of Major Dhyan Chand and all our sports Heroes whose dedication and achievements continue to inspire the nation. All Employees of TUSCO Limited Lucknow,Jhansi,Lalitpur,Chitrakoot actively participated in the different activities like Fit India Pledge, Carrom, Chess,Jumping Rope,Lemon Balance Race,etc. The National Sports Day Celebration at the different project Offices invoked a spirit of Participation and sportsmanship among the employees.
Celebration of 78th Independence Day
Celebration of 37th Foundation Day of THDCIL
Celebration of International Yoga Day at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited celebrated 10th International Yoga Day with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society" on 21st June 2024 across all project offices of TUSCO Ltd. The event, marked by great enthusiasm and fervour, brought together employees from all Projects and Offices, all united in the spirit of yoga to promote health and well-being.
Celebration of World Environment Day at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2024 across all project offices of TUSCO Ltd to mobilize and inspire effective and collective action for the protection of Mother earth. This year, the theme of the World Environment Day 2024 was “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilence” under the slogan “Our Land, Our Future. We are Generation Restoration.” This year TUSCO Limited Celebrated World Environment day by distributing and planting saplings at Office Premise. Shri Manoj Sardana, CEO, TUSCO Limited encouraged everyone to plant few saplings annually to combat global warming.
Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited observed Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign from May 16th to May 31st, 2024 across all project offices of TUSCO Ltd. The activities planned for Swachhata Pakhwada included pledge ceremony, essay writing competitions at schools and office premises on “Personal Hygiene”, awareness campaigns through posters and banners at office premises and nearby places, cleanliness drives and awareness regarding Menstrual Hygiene among women.
Marathon Walk 3.0 for Fitness for employees of TUSCO Ltd.
Aimed at promoting the employee fitness,a Marathon walk of 10 KM was organised for the employees of TUSCO Ltd. at Lucknow, Jhansi, Lalitpur and Chitrakoot on 30/3/2024 at 6 AM under "One Company One Fitness" Mantra.
Foundation stone laying ceremony of 600 MW Lalitpur Solar Power Park Project by Honorable Prime Minister
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for TUSCO Ltd.’s monumental 600 MW Lalitpur Solar Power Project located in Uttar Pradesh on 04.03.2024. This momentous occasion underscores THDC’s contribution to the nation’s unwavering commitment for harnessing of Renewable Energy and signifies a crucial step towards a greener and more sustainable future. This historic occasion was graced by Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Chief Minister of Telangana Shri A. Revanth Reddy and Union Minister of Culture, Tourism & Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy and other senior dignitaries of Government of India. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh also joined the Prime Minister's programme in Adilabad, Telangana on 04.03.2024 from the POWERGRID substation in Maharani Bagh, New Delhi.
TUSCO Ltd., a joint venture between THDC India Limited and UPNEDA, is spearheading this remarkable endeavour that aligns perfectly with the nation's vision of harnessing clean energy sources. With the foundation stone now laid, the project is set to become a beacon of progress and innovation in the realm of renewable energy.
The Prime Minister reiterated the mantra of nation’s development through the development of the states. He said that with a better economy, trust in the country grows and states also benefit from that as they get investment. He mentioned the global buzz around the high growth rate of the Indian economy as India is the only major economy that has grown by 8.4 percent in the last quarter. “With this speed, India will become the world’s third-largest economy”, said the Prime Minister, which will also mean high growth for the economy of Telangana also, he added.
Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, CMD, THDCIL & Chairman, TUSCO conveyed his heartfelt gratitude on the foundation stone laying ceremony by Hon’ble Prime Minister and said that the 600 MW solar power project in Lalitpur marks a significant step towards achieving India's renewable energy targets and underscores the nation's resolve to lead the global fight against climate change.
The project, with a total capacity of 600 MW, is poised to revolutionize the energy landscape, not just in Lalitpur but across the state of Uttar Pradesh. With an estimated cost of Rs. 3000 crores, the solar park is likely to cover approximately 2700 acres of land. The 600 MW solar power project is projected to generate 1200 million units of electricity annually, contributing significantly to the state's energy requirements. One of the most notable benefits of the project is its environmental impact. Over a span of 25 years, the installation of the solar power plant in Lalitpur is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 21.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, making a substantial contribution to mitigating climate change and fostering sustainable development.
Celebration of 75th Republic Day at TUSCO Ltd.
Glimpses of the 75th Republic Day at TUSCO Limited, Lucknow,Jhansi,Lalitpur and Chitrakoot on 26th January 2024.
Foundation stone laying ceremony of 800 MW Chitrakoot Solar Power Park Project by Honorable Prime Minister
Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of 800 MW Chitrakoot Solar Power Park Project worth approx. 4000 Cr. to be implemented by TUSCO Limited at Tehsil Mau, District Chitrakoot on 18.12.2023. Shri Bhupender Gupta, Director(Tech), THDC India Ltd., Shri Anupam Shukla, Director, UPNEDA, Shri Manoj Sardana, CEO, TUSCO Ltd, Shri A.P Vyas, AGM (Chitrakoot), TUSCO Ltd, and other officers of TUSCO Ltd were present in this ceremony.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 at TUSCO Limited
TUSCO Limited organized various programs under “Vigilance Awareness Week 2023”. In the programs, Mr. Manoj Sardana, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dhirendra Prasad Gairola - Senior Manager - Vigilance Department, Mr. Anil Badoni - Additional General Manager, Mr. Mridul Dubey - Deputy General Manager (Finance),Mr. Shashank Lal - Manager (M&A), Shri Brij Mohan Singh-Deputy Manager-Vigilance Department and all the officers/employees were present. All the programs were conducted by Shri Dhirendra Prasad Gairola - Senior Manager Vigilance Department. The outline of various programs organized at TUSCO Limited, Lucknow are as follows:
1) 30.10.2023 - Pledge of Integrity to Citizens .
2) 1.11.2023- Slogan Writing Competition.
3) 1.11.2023 -Essay Writing Competition.
4) 2.11.2023- Seminar on Public Interest Disclosure and Information Provider Protection Resolution 2004.
5) 3.11.2023- Workshop on Cyber Security and Awareness.
6) 6.11.2023- Lecture by external expert Mr. Sanjay Verma on “Preventive Vigilance”.
4th edition of Fit India Freedom Run celebrated at TUSCO Ltd.
As per the orders of Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India, the 4th edition of Fit India Freedom Run was organised this year as “Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run” with the theme “Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat”. TUSCO Limited Lucknow, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot celebrated the occasion by organizing Group Walk on 28th Oct 2023. Total 56 No. of participants attended the event and covered 267.2 Kms distance cumulatively in all units of TUSCO Ltd.
Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at TUSCO Ltd.
Glimpses of the Shramdaan Cleanliness Drive under Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at TUSCO Limited, Lucknow,Jhansi,Lalitpur and Chitrakoot on 1st October 2023.
TUSCO Ltd. participation in UPITS
TUSCO Ltd participated in the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), which was organized and supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh from September 21 to September 25, 2023. The event took place at the India Expo Trade Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.TUSCO Ltd secured a 24-square-meter space to set up its stall at UPITS - 2023. The TUSCO stall became a focal point of attraction for visitors due to its presentation of new and renewable energy through attractive physical and digital panels.TUSCO Officials at the stall provided information on company's profile and its objectives to all the visitors. Detailed information about TUSCO's ongoing projects and future planning were also shared with the visitors.Brochures about TUSCO Ltd & our Solar Projects were distributed among the visitors to showcase company's contributions and efforts in the field of renewable energy.
The TUSCO stall received remarkable volume of visitors, with an average of approximately 250 visitors per day. These visitors expressed great interest in learning more about TUSCO, and our present & future Renewable Energy Plans. The queries of all the visitors were satisfactorily addressed by our executives in the stall.The stall's design and planning were conceptualized & implemented through a specialized agency under the able guidance of our CEO Shri Manoj Sardana. Mr. Anil Badoni, AGM (Planning & Coordination,TUSCO Ltd), was the nodal officer for monitoring all the activities related to UPITS.
Celebration of 4th Foundation Day of TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited celebrated 4th Foundation Day on 12th September 2023 with great enthusiasm and fervour at TUSCO Limited, Lucknow. Shri Manoj Sardana, CEO, TUSCO Limited, addressed the august gathering of employees and reflected upon the remarkable journey of the corporation over the past years. To commemorate the Foundation Day of TUSCO Ltd., employees of TUSCO Ltd. shared their experiences with TUSCO Limited.
Celebration of 77th Independence Day at TUSCO Ltd.
On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Shri Manoj Sardana, CEO, TUSCO Limited, extended greetings to all the employees of the organization. TUSCO Limited celebrated the 77th Independence Day at its Corporate office in Lucknow, as well as in Jhansi, Lalitpur and Chitrakoot Power Plant Units on the 15th of August, 2023. Remembering the remarkable contributions of the Indian Freedom Fighters on this momentous occasion, the corporation's employees were infused with both a profound sense of delight and unwavering patriotism.Under "Meri Maati Mere Desh" Campaign, a solemn pledge was taken covering the Panch Pran of the Hon'ble Primer Minister, affirming commitment to the country.The employees also have been encouraged for Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan in which all employees of TUSCO Ltd participated with great zeal.
External Power Evacuation System for 600MW Lalitpur Solar Power Project
A land Use MoU/Agreement has been signed between TUSCO Ltd. & UPPTCL on 17.07.2023 for hand over of the required land to UPPTCL for construction of 220/400/765KV Grid Sub-station (GSS) at village-Khandi, Tehsil-Talbehat, Distt. Lalitpur for 600MW Lalitpur Solar Power Project. The power from 600MW Lalitpur Solar Power Project will be evacuated through 2 nos. 33/220 kV pooling sub-stations & further through 220/400/765 kV Grid Sub-Station to Main Grid.
The agreement was signed by Sh. A.P. Vyas, AGM, TUSCO Ltd., Lalitpur and Sh. Vikas Gupta, Superintendent Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi. Sh. Vinod Kr. Jaiswal, Executive Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi, Sh. Vikas Kumar, Engineer Trainee, TUSCO Ltd., Lalitpur were present during the event of MoU/ agreement signing ceremony.
Award of the work of Internal Power Evacuation System to POWERGRID (PGCIL) for 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Project
An Agreement has been signed between TUSCO Ltd & POWERGRID (PGCIL) on 21.06.2023 for the work of implementation of Internal Power Evacuation System for 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Park by POWERGRID. The power from Jhansi Solar Power Project will be evacuated through 2 nos. 33/220 kV pooling sub-stations & further through 220/400 kV Grid Sub-Station to Main Grid.
The agreement was signed by Sh. Manoj Sardana, CEO, TUSCO Ltd and Smt. Neela Das, CGM(Business Development), POWERGRID in the presence of Sh. R.K. Tyagi, Director (Operation), PGCIL, Sh. D.N. Rozekar, ED, PGCIL, , Sh. Sriram Sudhakar, GM, PGCIL, Sh. Ajay Mittal, AGM, TUSCO Ltd, Sh. Sunil Rattewal, DGM, PGCIL and Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. Engineer, TUSCO Ltd.
Celebration of International Yoga Day at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited celebrated International Yoga Day at TUSCO Limited, Lucknow,Jhansi,Lalitpur and Chitrakoot on 21st June 2023. The event witnessed the convergence of all employees of office, all united in the spirit of yoga with great enthusiasm and fervour.
External Power Evacuation System for 600MW Jhansi Solar Power Project
A land Use MoU/Agreement has been signed between TUSCO Ltd. & UPPTCL on 20.06.2023 for handover of 75 acre of land to UPPTCL for construction of 220/400/765KV Grid Sub-station (GSS) at village-Jalalpura, Distt. Jhansi for 600MW Jhansi Solar Power Project. The power from Jhansi Solar Power Project will be evacuated through 2 nos. 33/220 kV pooling sub-stations & further through 220/400 kV Grid Sub-Station to Main Grid.
The agreement was signed by Sh. Mukesh Kumar Verma, AGM, TUSCO Ltd., Jhansi and Sh. Vikas Gupta, Superintendent Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi. Sh. Avinash Chandra, Superintendent Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi, Sh. Vinod Kr. Jaiswal, Executive Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi, Sh. Rajin Kumar, Executive Engineer, UPPTCL, Jhansi, Sh. Kamal Pandey, Dy. Manager TUSCO Ltd., Jhansi, Sh. Paras Yadav, Engineer, TUSCO Ltd., Jhansi, Sh. Amit Bhatt, Junior Engineer, TUSCO Ltd., Jhansi and other officers of TUSCO Ltd & UPPTCL were present during the event of MoU/ agreement signing ceremony.
Loan Agreement with REC Ltd. for Development of 600 MW Ultra Mega Jhansi Solar Power Park
TUSCO Ltd and REC Ltd signed a loan agreement of Rs. 140.47 Crore at TUSCO office, Lucknow on 19.05.2023. The Loan agreement was signed in order to meet the capital requirement of under construction 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Park. The agreement was signed by Shri Manoj Sardana, CEO on behalf of TUSCO Ltd and Shri Prabhat Kumar Singh, Chief Program Manager on behalf of REC Ltd and Smt Shailja Umrao Tripathi, Chief Manager on behalf of PNB.Shri Ajay Mittal (AGM), Shri Mridul Dubey(CFO), Shri Himanshu Bajpai (Company Secretary) of TUSCO, Shri Ali (General Manager, Finance), Shri Ajay (Manager, REC) and other employees of TUSCO Ltd and REC Ltd. were present on the occasion.
Celebration of Public Sector Week at TUSCO Ltd.
TUSCO Limited organised a Lecture and Discussion on the "Recognition of Contribution of Public Sector" on 13th April 2023 in the guidance of Shri Ranjit Ranjan, Assistant Professor, BBD University,Lucknow. An Essay Competition on "Contribution of Public Sectors in the Development of Nation" was also organised for the employees.
Celebration of International Women's Day
International Women's Day is observed every year on 8th March to celebrate Women's Contribution to society, raises awareness about the fight for gender party, and inspires support for organizations that help women globally. TUSCO Limited organised a workshop/talk on the occasion of the International Women's day on 3rd March 2023 in the guidance of Dr. Jyoti Shukla, Assistant Professor,School of Management, BBD University,Lucknow.