The idea of Government Hydro Engineering College in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh was conceived in 2009 .
Himachal Pradesh government in July 2016 had signed special memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Government of India, NTPC & NHPC for the setting up college. This ambitious project with the financial supportof NHPC and NTPC is to be set up at Bandla in Bilaspur district at the cost of Rs 125 crore.
After long wait finally this ambitious project has matured on April 27, 2017. On this auspicious day the foundation stone was layed by the Prime Minister of India Sh.Narendra Modi .
The institution has its BOG under the Chairmanship of Chief Secetary Technical Education to GoHP. Under its 4th BOG meeting the institution was given the name as Governemnt Hydro Engineering College, which has following .
Institute has Government & AICTE Approval for four branches (Civil, Electrical ,Computer Science & Mechanical Engg.)
The approved institution master plan which is to be constructed by National Project Construction Corporation (NPCC Ltd.) and handed over by October 2021.
Currently the institution is of HPTU off-campus and it's transit campus is at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Kangra. Institution is currently running with only two branches Civil and Electrical Engineering, having capacity of 60 each.
AICTE Approval Letter
Vision
Vision: Create skilled engineers for energy and other sectors.
Mission
Develop a premier class institution equipped with quality infrastructure, resourceful
faculty and skilled students for maintenance of high standards in academics and research.
Objectives
- To provide best in class infrastructure as per the requirement for<
