Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Sector: Hydro • Location: India
Source: Manorama Yearbook
The Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme with an outlay of Rs 2584.60 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable capacity. The scheme supports small hydro projects (1-25 MW capacity) across different states, especially benefiting hilly and northeastern states. The projects will be implemented over five years till 2030-31, aiming to tap the potential of
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Manorama Yearbook
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Description | The Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme with an outlay of Rs 2584.60 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable capacity. The scheme supports small hydro projects (1-25 MW capacity) across different states, especially benefiting hilly and northeastern states. The projects will be implemented over five years till 2030-31, aiming to tap the potential of 7,133 sites with a total capacity of 21,000 MW in India. The scheme promotes environmentally sustainable SHP projects, provides central financial assistance, and is expected to bring Rs 15,000 crore investment, create employment, and promote socio-economic development in remote areas. |
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Country | India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-03-22 |
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