NTPC signs pact with UPRVUNL to boost Meja power capacity
NTPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) signed a Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement (SJVA)-III on June 4, 2026, to enhance the capacity of Meja Stage-II from 2x660 MW to 3x800 MW. The agreement was signed for Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL), a 50:50 joint venture between the two entities. The signing ceremony took place in Lucknow in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.

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NTPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) have signed a Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement (SJVA)-III to enhance the generation capacity of Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL). The agreement, signed on June 4, 2026, in Lucknow, incorporates provisions to increase the capacity of Meja Stage-II from 2x660 MW to 3x800 MW. MUNPL is a 50:50 joint venture between NTPC and UPRVUNL.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations. The Managing Director of UPRVUNL was present during the event. The Chief Executive Officer of MUNPL, along with other senior officials from NTPC, UPRVUNL, and MUNPL, also graced the occasion.
Project Details
The agreement specifically targets the capacity enhancement of the Meja thermal power project. The modification involves upgrading the planned units for the second stage of the project.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL) |
| Joint Venture Ratio | 50:50 |
| Stage | Meja Stage-II |
| Original Capacity | 2x660 MW |
| Enhanced Capacity | 3x800 MW |
| Agreement Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Location | Lucknow |
The revised capacity configuration aims to optimize power generation from the facility. The SJVA-III formalizes the mutual understanding between the state-owned power giants to scale up the project's output.
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