Question : MINI HYDRO POWER PROJECTS



(a) whether the Government has cleared any new proposals for starting new mini hydro power projects during the current financial year;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of new projects started during the last three years?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KARIYA MUNDA)

(a) & (b): Central financial assistance/ subsidy is provided for the installation of small hydro power projects (upto 25 MW station capacity) in the state and private sectors. So far, central financial assistance/ subsidy has been provided for setting up of 3 new small hydro power projects during 2003-2004.

(c): In the last three years, i.e., 2000-01 to 2002-03, 48 new projects have been supported in the state sector and 33 in the private sector.