10 SEPT 2026-Hydro
India Targets 1,500 MW of New Small Hydro Capacity Under Proposed ₹2,584.60 Crore Scheme
India’s proposed Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targets 1,500 MW of new capacity and DPRs for around 200 projects by 2030-31.
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India’s proposed Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targets 1,500 MW of new capacity and DPRs for around 200 projects by 2030-31.
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Arti Kujur has been appointed Independent Director at Navratna PSU SJVN Ltd. A social worker and former Ranchi Zila Parishad member, she assumed office effective July 15.
Assam has announced investments of over ₹77,353 crore across hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to add 8,457 MW of power generation capacity, with pumped storage, thermal and hydropower projects forming the core of the state's expansion plan.
SJVN Ltd has appointed Rajesh Kumar Chandel as Director (Projects), bringing more than three decades of experience in hydroelectric project planning, execution and management across India, Nepal and Bhutan.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched Small Hydro Power Development Scheme Guidelines with a ₹2,584.60 crore outlay to support 1,500 MW of new capacity by FY2030-31.
India’s energy data for 2026 highlights a sector that is meeting rising power demand and expanding renewables, but remains heavily dependent on costly oil and gas imports, keeping energy security exposed to global price volatility.
Rising demand, limited intra state generation and land constraints are shaping Kerala’s energy transition, as the state expands distributed renewables, strengthens grid management and explores hydrogen to extend the system beyond electricity.
The centre has approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at boosting power supply, supporting grid stability and providing flood control in the Brahmaputra basin.
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,584 crore small hydro scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity, with a focus on hilly and northeastern regions.
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MNRE has begun consultations on a draft floating solar policy and potential assessment, aiming to unlock deployment by improving site data, streamlining approvals and helping states identify suitable water bodies.
Union Power Minister reviews Salal, Sawalkot and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, directs NHPC to expedite sediment removal and ensure time-bound execution.