Water is nature's most precious gift to mankind. Hydel power is a clean and green power as compared to other conventional power generated using fossil fuel. India - thanks to the mighty Himalayas - is blessed with immense hydel power potential. The development of this vast power potential has been given the top priority by the Govt. of India.

Teesta Urja Limited(TUL) has been formed to play an active and vital role in the hydro power development initiative of the Govt. of India.TUL has been awarded the 1200 MW Teesta Stage III hydro power project on BOOT basis, for a period of 35 years by Government of Sikkim(Gos). GoS also is a joint venture partner in the project.

The project is a run of the river scheme in the North Sikkim district and utilizes the available head of 800 meters.

The project is schedule to be commissioned within the XIth Five Year Plan.