Cabinet approves Rs 2,585 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Published on: March 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 2,585 crore scheme to boost small hydro power development. This initiative aims to add 1,500 MW of renewable capacity by 2030-31. Projects will be run-of-river, avoiding dams and displacement. The scheme is expected to attract Rs 15,000 crore in investment, creating clean energy and boosting the nation's renewable capacity.
