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New Policy for Small Hydropower Projects Anticipated Soon, Highly Awaited in Himalayan Regions: Government Sources Reveal
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New Small Hydel Policy Soon: Boost for Himalayan States, Local Power Production
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12-03-2026, 22:13
New Small Hydel Policy Soon: Boost for Himalayan States, Local Power Production
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New policy for small hydel projects (up to 25 MW) expected soon, a continuation of the 2017 lapsed scheme.
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Aims to meet large demand for localized power production in Himalayan states, creating jobs and using cheaper 11 KVA lines.
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Policy to feature new incentive structures, tariff rationalization, increased project life to 40 years, and clarity for private players.
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India holds 21 GW small hydel potential across 7,133 sites; Indus Water Treaty suspension opens new development opportunities.
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Projects offer benefits like water management, especially in states like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
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