Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Sector: Hydro • Location: India
Source: SolarQuarter
The Government of India has launched a Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, aimed at adding nearly 1,500 MW of new small hydro power capacity across India. The scheme has a total budget outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore and is implemented by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as the National Programme Implementing Agency (NPIA). SECI will oversee project appra
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Solar, Commercial
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SolarQuarter
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Description | The Government of India has launched a Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, aimed at adding nearly 1,500 MW of new small hydro power capacity across India. The scheme has a total budget outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore and is implemented by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as the National Programme Implementing Agency (NPIA). SECI will oversee project appraisal, implementation monitoring, Central Financial Assistance disbursement, database management, and nationwide execution of the programme. The initiative aims to accelerate decentralized clean energy generation, promote sustainable development in hilly and remote regions, create employment opportunities, and contribute to India's climate and energy security objectives. It also supports innovation, Detailed Project Report preparation, institutional strengthening, and capacity-building activities to expand India's small hydro power ecosystem. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Solar, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-23 |
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