Union Cabinet has approved a 'Small Hydro
Power Development Scheme' for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31
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Union Cabinet has
approved a 'Small Hydro Power Development Scheme' for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31.
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The total outlay for this
scheme exceeds ₹2,584 crore.
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Its objective is to
establish small hydro power projects with a combined capacity of approximately
1,500 MW.
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This initiative is
expected to attract a total investment of approximately ₹15,000 crore.
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Its primary focus is on
promoting clean energy in rural and remote areas.
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The scheme is also
expected to generate significant employment opportunities.
¨ Ashwini Vaishnaw stated
that states would be encouraged to prepare Detailed Project Reports.
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Approximately 200
projects are expected to be planned under this initiative.
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The Cabinet has also
approved a highway infrastructure project.
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This includes a
four-lane, access-controlled section of National Highway 927.
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This highway will connect
Barabanki and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh.
¨ The total length of this project exceeds 101 km.
¨ The estimated cost of this project exceeds ₹6,969 crore.
