{"id":11974,"date":"2025-11-02T16:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T11:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=11974"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:33:16","slug":"hydroelectric-power-plants-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/hydroelectric-power-plants-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroelectric Power Plants in India, List, Classification, Map"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hydroelectric power plants<\/strong> play a crucial part in India's energy sector. Due to the presence of 197 Hydroelectric power plants, India ranks fifth in hydropower capacity. In 1947, hydropower accounted for approximately 37% of the total power generating capacity and more than 53% of power generation. In the late 1960s, coal-fired power generation began to supplant hydropower in India, and hydropower's share of capacity and generation fell dramatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With India\u2019s ambitious renewable energy target of achieving 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030. The hydro capacity of India is likely to increase from 42 GW to 67 GW by 2031-32, marking an increase of more than half of the present capacity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hydroelectric Power Plants in India Overview<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Hydroelectric power plants in India<\/strong> provide huge potential to transition towards clean and sustainable electricity generation. India has the world\u2019s 5th largest hydropower capacity due to the presence of numerous rivers, lakes, etc., along with the monsoon climate. Hydroelectric power plants in India have a<\/span> potential of 1,45,320 MW,<\/b> but as of 2023, only 29% is being utilized.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hydroelectric Power Plants in India Map<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Hydroelectric power plants in India<\/strong> map shows the location of the most important Hydroelectric power plants, including Koyna, Nagarjuna Sagar, Hirakund, Bhakra, Pong, and Idukki, among others. The map of Hydroelectric power plants in India is shown below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hydroelectric Power Plants in India Classification<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Hydroelectric power plants in India are categorized into small and large hydro plants, based on their size. In India, projects up to 25 MW are classified as Small Hydro Power (SHP). The categories include <\/span>micro<\/b> (up to 100 KW), <\/span>mini <\/b>(101KW to 2 MW), <\/span>small <\/b>(2 MW to 25 MW), and <\/span>mega<\/b> (500 MW).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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While the <\/span>Ministry of Power,<\/span><\/i> Government of India, is responsible for large hydro projects, the mandate for the subject of small hydro power (up to 25 MW) is given to the <\/span>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n

List of Hydroelectric Power Plants in India<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

List of Hydroelectric power plants in India<\/strong> shown below contains some of the major Hydroelectric power plants in India such as Koyna Hydroelectric Project, Tehri Hydroelectric Project, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Station, etc. The List of Hydroelectric power plants in India is as mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Hydroelectric Power Plant in India<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n


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River<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Koyna Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Koyna<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Tehri Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Bhagirathi<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Sardar Sarovar Dam<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Narmada<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Station<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Sutlej<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Bhakra Nangal Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Himachal Pradesh\/Punjab<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Sutlej<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Indira Sagar Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Narmada<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Arunachal Pradesh\/Assam<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Subansiri<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Ramagundam Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Telangana<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Godavari<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Chamera Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Ravi<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Dulhasti Hydroelectric Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Jammu & Kashmir<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Chenab<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Hydroelectric Power Plants in India Facts<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Hydroelectric power plants in India<\/strong> have several important statistics and facts, such as a hydroelectric potential of 1,45,320 MW, a hydropower capacity of 42104.6 MW, and 90% of plants operated by the public sector etc. The facts are discussed in detail below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n