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NHPC and JKSPDCL Sign Agreement for 500 MW Hydroelectric Projects in Jammu

Newsmantra — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:25:21 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) signed an agreement on 27.03.2026 to develop two hydroelectric projects—240 MW Uri-I Stage-II and 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II—at Jammu on a 40-year BOOT basis. The projects, with a total capacity of 500 MW, aim to boost clean energy and ensure reliable power supply in the region, with senior officials from both organizations present during the signing.

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates NHPC Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:22:23 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, officially inaugurated the NHPC Pavilion today at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Accompanied by Union Ministers Shri Prahlad Joshi and Shri Shripad Naik, along with senior power officials and the NHPC board of directors, the Minister received a comprehensive overview of the organization’s efforts in hydropower development and renewable energy expansion. NHPC Chairman and Managing Director Shri Bhupender Gupta highlighted the agency’s latest technological advancements and its strategic role in bolstering India’s energy security through clean energy transitions. The four-day global exhibition, running from 19th to 22nd March 2026, continues to serve as a premier platform for showcasing sustainable infrastructure and the future of India’s power sector.

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Cabinet Greenlights ₹2,584-Crore Boost for Small Hydro Projects

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:29:37 +0000

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,584.60-crore development scheme to revitalize India’s small hydro power sector from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31. This initiative aims to add 1,500 MW of capacity through projects ranging from 1 MW to 25 MW, with a strategic focus on the North Eastern and hilly states. The government will provide central financial assistance of up to ₹3.6 crore per MW for border and North Eastern regions, and ₹2.4 crore per MW for other states, aiming to attract ₹15,000 crore in total investment while relying entirely on indigenous machinery under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Beyond clean energy expansion, the scheme is designed to spark socio-economic growth in remote areas by generating approximately 51 lakh person-days of employment during construction. Because these decentralized projects require minimal land acquisition and transmission infrastructure, they offer an environmentally sustainable way to reduce power losses. Additionally, a dedicated fund of ₹30 crore has been set aside to help agencies prepare detailed project reports for 200 future sites, ensuring a long-term pipeline for a sector where projects typically last 40 to 60 years.

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