(a) whether the State Government of Bihar has sent any proposal regarding the use of new and
renewable energy sources in the States; and
(b) if so, the nature of the proposal, cost involved and the decision taken, if any, by
the Union Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a)& (b): During the current financial year 2010-11, six proposals were submitted by
Bihar State Hydro Power Corporation for support to small hydro power projects of 21.4 MW
aggregate capacity. The Ministry has approved these proposals and has sanctioned total
subsidy amount of Rs. 20.74 crore towards implementation of the projects.