hydropower

Bengaluru, April 10 State-owned KPCL, a leading power producer, has set a record by generating 15,509 million units of hydropower during the 2025-26 financial year, officials said on Friday.This achievement is particularly significant, as Karnataka has recently been ranked among the leading...

New Delhi, April 10 India will postpone maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants and operationalize additional capacity to ensure around 10,000 MW of extra supply during peak summer demand, the Ministry of Power said on Friday, as it moves to strengthen short-term electricity availability...

Itanagar, April 10 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday that the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in the Tawang district will significantly strengthen local power generation, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and ensure a more stable power supply...

Minister of Power Manohar Lal met with Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, during his 4-day visit to Bhutan. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development.In another meeting, the Minister also...

New Delhi, April 9 – India and Bhutan signed the tariff protocol for the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project on Wednesday, and the methodology for reactive energy accounting of the reactive power exchange, according to the Ministry of Power.The two agreements were signed at a meeting...

Itanagar, April 9 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday that the upgraded Kitpi Mini Hydel Project in Tawang will ensure a more reliable electricity supply for the region while reducing dependence on other power sources, as he dedicated the re-rated project to the people...

New Delhi/Itanagar, April 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that his government is strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem while accelerating development in the Northeast region.His comments came after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by him...

New Delhi, April 8 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh.The...

New Delhi, April 5. Nepal's first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, has said that Bangladesh and Nepal could strengthen economic ties in energy and cross-border trade, with closer regional cooperation involving India."We would like to enter into a much bigger economic engagement with Bangladesh...

Itanagar, April 1 A public hearing for the proposed 680-MW Athunli hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district was held on Wednesday, a key step towards securing environmental clearance, officials said.The hearing, organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board...

Itanagar, March 28 – Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the state's vast natural and resource potential on Saturday, reiterating the state government's commitment to converting these assets into sustainable revenue through well-defined policies.Officials from the National...

Itanagar, March 28 Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that Arunachal Pradesh is on the verge of a new era of development, with hydropower and river tourism set to play a transformative role in the state's growth and revenue generation.Khandu undertook a high-speed river journey on...

Jammu, March 27 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that a draft J&K hydropower policy 2025 has been framed and placed in the public domain for stakeholder feedback.In response to a question by member Javaid Iqbal in the assembly on harnessing small rivers and...

Itanagar, March 20 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's crucial role in India's transition to clean energy on Friday, noting that its 58,000 MW hydropower potential accounts for over 38 per cent of the national total.Speaking at the Power Ministerial Meet...

Shimla, March 20 Himachal Pradesh recorded a real increase of 8.3 per cent in its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and a 10.1 per cent rise in nominal growth in 2025-26, despite various challenges such as acute financial constraints, cuts in revenue deficit grants, and heavy losses due to...

Kathmandu, March 17 Nepal's outgoing Prime Minister Sushila Karki called on non-resident Nepalis worldwide to strengthen unity and actively contribute to Nepal's economic prosperity and development.The government alone cannot achieve the country's development goals, she said on Monday while...

Itanagar, March 13 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Friday that hydropower remains the most important driver of revenue generation and long-term development of the state, and stressed the need to resolve local and administrative bottlenecks to ensure smooth implementation of...

New Delhi, March 13 Members of Parliament from the National Conference in the Rajya Sabha met President Droupadi Murmu here on Friday and submitted a memorandum, seeking the early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and highlighting issues such as land and job rights, hydropower...

New Delhi, March 13 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey challenged the Congress party and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday to provide evidence of significant implementation of key national development projects between 1974 and 2014, when the party was in power...