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Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Scheme to Boost 1,500 MW Renewable Capacity

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News18•18-03-2026, 16:45

Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Scheme to Boost 1,500 MW Renewable Capacity

•Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,585 crore Small Hydro Power Development scheme.
•Aims to boost 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity.
•Projects will be run-of-river, avoiding dam construction and displacement.
•India has potential for 21,000 MW small hydro power at 7,133 sites; 5,100 MW currently operational.
•Scheme to be implemented for five years until 2030-31, attracting Rs 15,000 crore investment.

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