India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact, and the longstanding dispute concerning Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects (HEP) with a total outlay of Rs.12461 crore
Taking to the social media platform, X, he said, "The modifications in the Hydroelectric Projects scheme approved by the Cabinet will boost infrastructure development in remote areas. It will accelerate hydropower growth, create jobs and drive investments in the sector."
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SJVN, GMR Energy, and their associated companies to facilitate the development of a 900 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal.
Amid the dispute over the 99-year lease of the British-era hydel power plant - Shanan Hydroelectric Project with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a high-level meeting of senior officers of the State Government on Thursday.
In a setback to the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday declared the water cess levied on hydropower generation unconstitutional. With this, the government will have to forego an annual revenue of around Rs 2,000 crore it was hoping to m
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids at more than 30 places, including the premises of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik, as part of its investigation into alleged corruption linked to the awarding of a Kiru hydroelectric project contract, said ANI sou
The CBI statement further added that it was alleged that in the award of civil works relating to the Kiru Hydroelectric Project, guidelines regarding e-tendering were not followed.
According to officials, "CBI conducts raids at around eight locations, seven in Delhi and one in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, based on evidence suggesting involvement in ongoing investigations related to irregularities in the awarding and civil works of the Kiru hydroelectric power projec
Singh said, "India's hydropower capacity is increasing and besides Subansiri which is a large project, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has entered into MoUs with central public sector undertakings for 13 projects, which will amount to a hydroelectric capacity of 13,000 MW in Arunachal".
In a significant milestone towards the completion of the 2,000 Mega Watt Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and being executed by NHPC Limited, the construction of the dam till the top level of Elevation Level (EL), 210 m, or 90 per cent, has been co