Hydro
Under Construction Hydro Projects (Above 25 MW) in India
At present 37 Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs), above 25 MW, aggregating to 12178.5 MW are at various stages of construction in India. Out of these 37 HEPs, 16 projects aggregating to 5950 MW are stalled due to various reasons.
State-wise Hydro Power Potential in India
The total assessed hydro power potential in the country is 1,66,454 MW. Large hydropower projects of cumulative capacity of 40,613 MW (27.95% of potential) (excluding Pumped Storage Projects) have been installed so far. In small hydro sector, a cumulative capacity of 4,647 MW (21.98% of total potential) has been installed.
Hydroelectric Power Generation (2014 to 2019)
The year-wise and plant-wise details of hydroelectric power generation in India during the five years from 2014 to 2019.
New Hydro Policy 2017
The Ministry of Power has prepared a draft proposal on New Hydro Policy 2017 for revival of Hydro Power Sector. The proposal inter-alia seeks to declare all hydro power as renewable energy, irrespective of its size; Hydro Power Obligation benefit to projects attaining COD within specified period; interest subvention during construction/post commissioning with funding pattern on grant basis.