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India Has 21 GW Small Hydro Power Potential, Only 5.2 GW Harnessed: Shripad Yesso Naik

India has around 21 GW of Small Hydro Power potential across more than 7,100 sites, of which only about 5.2 GW has been harnessed, said Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power at the Curtain Raiser of Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi.

Small Hydro Power Development Scheme | September 11, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1058

MNRE Issues Operating Guidelines for INR 2,584.60 Cr Small Hydro Power Development Scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the INR 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for FY27-FY31 to support the installation of around 1,500 MW of new small hydro capacity across India. The Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2026, and now MNRE has also issued operational guidelines.

Small Hydro Power Development Scheme | May 16, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1853

Cabinet Approves INR 2,584 Cr Small Hydro Scheme to Unlock 1,500 MW Clean Power and Boost Rural Energy Security

The Union Cabinet has approved INR 2,584 crore Small Hydro Power scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity, boost renewable energy, attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen clean, decentralised power in remote regions.

Small Hydro Power Development Scheme | April 27, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1297

Union Cabinet Approves INR 2,584 Crore Small Hydro Scheme to Add 1,500 MW Capacity by FY31

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved an INR 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power development scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity between FY27 and FY31, with targeted support for hilly and North Eastern regions.

Small Hydro Power Development Scheme | March 19, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1100