UTTAR GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED is one of the pioneer Power Distribution Utilities in India in the Electricity Industry. Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 in Sept-2003 as a result of unbundling of erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board pursuant to Power Sector Reforms initiated by the Central and State Governments, the Company became commercially operational since April-2005. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (A Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking).With a Vision to be World Class Electricity Utility striving for social and economic development of the assigned region with a mission of 'Consumer Satisfaction through Service Excellence', the Company operates through the network spread over 50000 Sq Kms covering six full districts in northern region of Gujarat and three part districts in western and central areas. The consumers' mix consisting of various categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and others, is served by 127 Sub Division and 20 Division Offices throughout its operational area divided into four Circles. The business affairs are managed/taken care of by Corporate Office presently headquartered at Mehsana. The operations are managed by more than 7,300 employees who contributed to business turnover of more than Rs. 4,500 Crores in 2008-09.Engaged in the business of distribution of electricity in the northern parts of the State of Gujarat, it has been awarded a Bronze Shield for Meritorious Performance in Electricity Distribution during the year 2005-06, First Prize in the category 'Excellence in Rural Electrification' in IEEMA Power Awards-2008, a pioneer company for Special Design Transformers, and is accredited with ISO 9001:2000 Standard for 'Management and Enhancement of Electricity Distribution Operations'. It has recently been awarded 2nd "India Power Awards 2009" in recognition for overall utility performance in Agriculture Dominated Area.