Question : New Scheme for Hydro Power Projects

(a) whether the Government proposes to launch any new scheme for hydropower projects in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the scheme will be prepared;

(c) whether the scarcity of electricity can be mitigated by the said scheme, if so the details thereof; and

(d) the time by which the said scheme will be launched?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND
NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI R. K. SINGH )

(a) : Presently, Government has no proposal to launch any new scheme for hydropower projects in the country.

(b) to (d) : Do not arise in view of reply to (a) above.

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