Latest Small Hydro Power Development Scheme News & Updates

India’s Floating Solar Potential Estimated at Over 102 GWp, Says Minister

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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s floating solar PV potential has been estimated at over 102 GWp which takes the country’s total assessed solar potential to 3,445 GWp, according to a report released by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.He said the Ministry is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar deployment across the country.Joshi said that reservoirs and other water bodies are emerging as important assets for clean energy generation th…

Government Launches Small Hydro Power Development Scheme Guidelines

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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The government on Tuesday launched the guidelines for the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, aiming to accelerate the development of small hydro projects across the country and tap India’s vast untapped hydropower potential.The guidelines were unveiled during a national workshop organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.The event brought together representatives from state governments, public sector undertaking…

Government Launches Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to Add 1,500 MW Capacity

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New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) With an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore aimed at adding 1,500 MW of new capacity, the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31) prioritises reliable, decentralised power generation, especially in challenging terrains where other renewable sources face limitations, an official fact-sheet said on Sunday.The small hydro power (SHP) scheme marks a decisive policy intervention by the government to harness the unique strengths of small hydropower in the country’s clean en…

Cabinet Approves Scheme to Support Small Hydro Projects with Rs 2,584.60 Crore Outlay

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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a scheme to support small hydro projects (SHPs) with an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore.The ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 will support projects (between 1-25 MW capacity) to come up in different states — especially benefitting hilly and northeastern states with high potential for such projects.It will support 51 lakh person days of empl…