<h1>Government Approves 11.36% Disinvestment in NHPC to Boost Public Participation, Comply with Securities Contracts Rules.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by the Prime Minister, approved the disinvestment of 11.36% of NHPC Ltd.'s equity capital from the Government of India's 85.96% shareholding. This move aims to increase public participation in the company. NHPC, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, operates 20 hydroelectric power stations and is constructing four more. The disinvestment aligns with the government's policy and will reduce its stake to 74.60%, ensuring compliance with the revised Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules requiring 25% public shareholding in listed Central Public Sector Enterprises.