Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Sector: Hydro • Location: India
Source: Construction World
The Union Cabinet has approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to support small hydropower projects of one to 25 megawatt (MW) capacity, focusing on hilly and North Eastern states. The scheme runs from FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 with an outlay of Rs25.846 billion. It aims to unlock around 1,500 MW of new small hydropower capacity and bolster decentralised, round-the-clock electricity provisio
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction World
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Description | The Union Cabinet has approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to support small hydropower projects of one to 25 megawatt (MW) capacity, focusing on hilly and North Eastern states. The scheme runs from FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 with an outlay of Rs25.846 billion. It aims to unlock around 1,500 MW of new small hydropower capacity and bolster decentralised, round-the-clock electricity provision in remote areas. The scheme includes financial incentives, support for indigenous plant and machinery, and aims to attract investments of roughly Rs150 billion while generating 5.1 million person-days of employment during construction. |
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Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-05-04 |
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