(a) whether the Government has formulated and notified the new hydro power policy to augment the hydro power generation in the country;
(b) if so, the salient features of the policy; and
(c) the difference in terms of percentage between the cost of power generation from hydro & thermal power projects in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a): Yes, Madam. The Government has formulated and notified the New Hydro Policy,
2008 on 31-03-2008.
(b): The salient features of the policy are described at Annex.
(c): The all India average rate of sale of power for the year 2007-08 in respect
of Hydro & Thermal power generating stations is as given below:
All India average rate of sale of power (in Paise/KwH#)
Year Hydro Power Thermal Power
2007-08 153.85 202.80