Hydro-electric projects in Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins
Sector: Hydro • Location: Uttarakhand, India
Source: The Times of India
The government has decided not to permit any new hydro-electric projects in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins in Uttarakhand, except for seven projects that have either been commissioned or are in advanced stages of construction. This decision aims to prevent further stress on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and upper reaches of the river Ganga. The seven projects include four commissioned
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | The government has decided not to permit any new hydro-electric projects in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins in Uttarakhand, except for seven projects that have either been commissioned or are in advanced stages of construction. This decision aims to prevent further stress on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and upper reaches of the river Ganga. The seven projects include four commissioned ones and three under advanced construction, with a total capacity of about 2,100 MW for the remaining 21 projects that will not proceed. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-23 |
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