SHP Development Scheme India

SMALL HYDRO POWER (SHP) DEVELOPMENT SCHEME EXPLAINED

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹2,584.60 crore scheme to add 1,500 MW of Small Hydro Power (up to 25 MW) by 2031. It prioritizes North Eastern and border regions, mandates indigenous procurement, and provides stable, eco-friendly baseload power for India’s energy transition.