History

Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) was Constituted on the 1st day Sept, 1971 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1948, like other electricity board in the country , The HPSEB was responsible for promoting the Coordinated development of power Potential, Generation, Transmission, Distribution of electricity within the State in the most Efficient and Economical manors .In accordance Electricity Act 1948 , the HPSEB is Constituted with Seven Member including Chairman which Constitute the full Board.Out of Seven Member Six are whole time Member including the Chairman.Himachal Pradesh has high altitude ranging from 350 to 6975 meters with climate conditions varying from semi-tropical to semi-arctic.The total population of Himachal Pradesh as per 2001 census was 61,77,248 with population density being 93 persons per sq. Km.