Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized a National Workshop on Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme
Workshop participants included State Governments, State Nodal Agencies, public sector undertakings, developers, technical institutions, industry associations
Small Hydro Power Development Scheme Guidelines (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31) formally launched
Scheme aims to support installation of approximately 1,500 MW of new Small Hydro Power capacity
Total financial outlay: ₹2,584.60 crore
Scheme provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for SHP projects
Scheme includes support for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
Scheme provides assistance to technical institutions
Scheme includes support for capacity building, awareness generation, international cooperation and project monitoring activities
India's estimated Small Hydro Power potential: around 21 GW
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) appointed as National Programme Implementing Agency (NPIA) of the Scheme
National Online SHP portal to be launched shortly for scheme implementation
Online portal will handle registration procedures, application workflows, document submission processes, project monitoring mechanisms, fund release modules and grievance redressal
Scheme focuses on promoting project development in hilly and North-Eastern regions
Scheme aims to reduce tariffs and improve project viability
Small Hydro Power described as mature, reliable and environmentally sustainable renewable energy technology
