Rural energy policy, 2006
The overall goal of this policy is to contribute to rural poverty reduction and environmental conservation by ensuring access to clean, reliable and appropriate energy in the rural areas. In order to achieve this goal, the
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Drought to hit hydro-power generation by 30% : Prabhu
The government said the drought conditions prevailing in various states was likely to reduce hydro power generation by nearly 30 per cent, which could aggravate power shortages. "The drought is
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Conference to focus on impact of climate change.
The impact of climate change on hydro-power development, glacier recession, forestry and bio-diversity would be the focus of a conference on sustainable mountain development at Darjeeling. The
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Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Pakistan, December 2013
<p>Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Pakistan, Dec 2013 Erratic climate change events have hit the rice production in Pakistan this year and to take account of damages, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in its end-of-the-season report has downgraded its production forecast for the country by 600,000 tonnes to 8.7 million tonnes (5.8m tonnes, milled basis). Read more in this December 2013 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Pakistan</p>
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Process initiated to generate electricity from Kaligandaki 'A'
Necessary process has started for the proposed Andhikhola hydro-electricity project and generate 176 megawatt power immediately after the completion of Kaligandaki 'A' hydro-electricity Project which
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Importance of grouting in hydro electric projects with special reference to NJHPS (1500 MW) and RHEP (412 MW)
In hydro electric projects, grouting plays an important role in controlling the seepage and improvement in rock strength for the construction of underground as well as surface structures. The Nathpa Jhakri
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Two units of Tehri Power Project finally tested
It was a land mark for the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd (THDC) and the Indian Power Sector when the turbines of two units of 250 MW, each, of the prestigious Tehri Stage-1 (1000 MW) were
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Koyna gets ready for summer for 2007
In 1999 to endure uninterrupted power from the 1,960 mw hydro electric project at Koyna dam, the Maharashtra government commissioned and built an underground tunnel to augment water supplies. Now
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Draft guidelines on hydel projects' local area fund issued
Local bodies to play key role in fund use for development projects The Mumbai power ministry has issued guidelines on the local area development fund (LADF) of central hydro-electric projects, in order to meet the infrastructure and development needs of local population.
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Ugandan project faces attack over cost of power
Power from a controversial hydro-electric scheme for which Uganda is seeking World Bank backing could cost it far more than necessary, according to development campaigners. Electricity from the
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Ugandan project faces attack over cost of power
Power from a controversial hydro-electric scheme for which Uganda is seeking World Bank backing could cost it far more than necessary, according to development campaigners. Electricity from the
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New reservoirs necessary to meet power demand
Pakistan may face 7000 MW power shortage by the year 2011, if hydro-electric power generation capacity is not enhanced by constructing new water reservoirs following the alarmingly low levels in
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Silent Valley isn't silent anymore
Silent Valley is home to many rare species like the Lion-tailed Macaque and Ceylon Frogmouth. Being untouched by man, it also contained many unaltered gene pools kep intact since time immemorial. The Government of Kerala, in a moment of recklessness, decided to destroy these pristine forests by building a hydro-electric project to generate a fefw megawatts of power.
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding forest clearance granted by MoEF & CC for Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project, Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh, 24/10/2017
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Bimal Gogoi && Others Vs State of Arunachal Pradesh & Others dated 24/10/2017 regarding Stage I Forest
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Report on the breach in embankment of ash disposal site Island 4 of Sasan Power Limited, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
<p>Joint Committee report by Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) in Original Application No. 31/2020 Hirall Bisen Vs Reliance Sasan Power & Others on the breach in embankment of ash disposal
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Draft Jammu & Kashmir state hydel policy 2010
The objectives of this policy are: to harness the hydropower capacity of the State in a manner that is consistent with policy of the State Government; to generate and provide employment opportunities to the people of the State, particularly those who live in the project areas; to develop hydropower projects in an eco-friendly manner causing minimum distress to affected people; to secure the long t
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Rajasthan Govt's 'Adopt a monument' scheme finds takers
The Centre has set a target of adding about 15,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity during the Eleventh Plan period, the Union Power Minister, Mr Sushilkumar Shinde, has said. Hydro capacity of 5,980 MW
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India - EU cooperation in renewable energy: special focus on solar energy
India has made considerable progress in harnessing new and renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, biomass and small hydro. A renewable power capacity of over 13,500 MW has been installed, which is about 8% of the total installed capacity in the country and contributes about 3% to the electricity mix. Major contribution of 9500 MW has come from wind power.
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For self-sufficiency
Power is the key to the economic growth of Uttaranchal. Realising this, the government has framed a power policy that aims to exploit the State's immense hydro-electric potential. The State has the potential to produce 25,000 MW of power and has already identified projects to generate 20,000 MW.