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CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................2
2.
3.
POLICY LIBERALIZATION............................................................................................3
3.1 HYDROPOWER POLICY 2008.....................................................................................4
3.1.1 Objectives of The Hydropower Policy......................................................................4
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iv.
3.2.2
Rupees five hundred crores for any other scheme not covered by clauses (a) and
1. INTRODUCTION
India has an estimated small hydropower (SHP) potential (less than 25 MW) of about 20,000
MW. In December 2012, 6474 small scale sites with 19,749 MW aggregated small
hydropower potential have been identified in the country with 4,143 sites with total of 15,151
MW capacity and are located on small streams that uses the run-of-river scheme. 379 sites of
total 1,645 MW capacity are located on the toe of existing irrigation dams and 1,952 sites
with total capacity of 2, 953 MW are located on existing canal, falls and barrages.
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that is in charge of
small scale hydro up to 25MW is contemplating a small hydropower assessment programme
in its 12th plan period (2012-2017). The focus for the SHP Programmes is to lower the cost of
equipment, increase its reliability and set up projects I area which gives the maximum
advantages in terms of capacity utilization. (United Nations Industrial Development
Organization, 2013)
Small Hydropower (SHP) programme is one of the thrust areas of power generation
from renewable in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Hydropower projects has
been recognized where the projects can be a critical role in improving the overall energy
scenario of the country and in particular for the remote and inaccessible areas. The Ministry
is encouraging the development of small hydropower projects both in the public as well as
the private sector. Equal attention is being paid to the grid-interactive and decentralized
projects. (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, 2012)
3. POLICY LIBERALIZATION
Private sector entrepreneurs were allowed to set up enterprises, either as the generating
companies or as licensees. The generated power was to be sold to state electricity boards
(SEBs) on the basis of a power purchase agreement. In order to ensure that the investor
brings in additionality of resources to the sector where it was stated that not less than 60% of
the total outlay for the project has to come from sources other than Indian public financial
institutions (FIs).
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iii.
iv.
estimated to involve a capital expenditure exceeding such sum as may be notified by the
Central Government from time to time. The limit notified is as the following
3.2.1
3.2.2
Rupees five hundred crores for any other scheme not covered by clauses (a)
and (b) of the above.
The CEA shall before be concurring in any scheme submitted to it under sub-section (1) have
particular regards to the following opinion;
a) The proposed river-works will prejudice the prospects for the best ultimate
development of the river or its tributaries for power generation consistent with
the requirements of the drinking water, irrigation, navigation, flood-control or
other public purposes. This purpose the Authority shall satisfy itself, after
consultation with the State Government, the Central Government or such other
agencies as it may deem appropriated that an adequate study has been made of
the optimum location of dams and other river-works.
b) The proposed scheme meets the norms regarding dam design and safety.
The above provision is applicable to all hydroelectric projects irrespective of State/
CPSUs/IPPs. Ministry of Water Resources or Central Water Commissions will examine the
following aspect of hydroelectric schemes.
such policy must specify clear time frame within which the implementation of the
rehabilitation package as well as the utilization of the land shall be accomplished.
The provisions of the National R&R Policy 2007 provide for the basic minimum
requirements and all projects that leads to involuntary displacement of people must address
the rehabilitation and resettlement issues comprehensively. The State Governments, Public
Sector Undertaking or agencies and other requiring bodies shall be at liberty to put in place
greater benefit levels than those prescribed in the NRRP 2007.
The policy shall address the need to provide succour to the asset-less rural poor,
support the rehabilitation efforts of the resource poor sections. Besides, it seeks to provide a
broad canvas for an effective dialogue between the Project Affected Families (PAFs) and the
Administration for Resettlement and Rehabilitation to ensure timely completion of project
with a sense of definiteness as regards costs and adequate attention to the needs of the
displaced persons.
The objectives of the Policy are to minimize displacement, to plan R&R of PAFs
including special needs of Tribal and vulnerable sections, to provide a better standard of
living to PAFs and to facilitate harmonious relationship between the Requiring Body and
PAFs through mutual cooperation.
(Ministry of Power Government of India, 2008) (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
2012)
4.0 REFERENCES
a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. (2012). Small Hydro. Retrieved from
Ministry
of
New
and
Renewable
Energy
India
(MNRE):
http://mnre.gov.in/schemes/grid-connected/small-hydro/
b) Ministry of Power Government of India. (2008). Hydropower Policy 2008.
International Enviromental Law Research Centre (IELRC).
c) SINGH, D. N. (18 May, 2008). Hydropower: An Indian Experience and Future
Trends.
Retrieved
from
UNIDO
https://www.unido.org/fileadmin/media/documents/pdf/Energy_Environment/rre_braz
ilforum_Singh_080520.pdf
d) United Nations Industrial Development Organization. (2013). World Small
Hydropower Development Report 2013 - India. United Nationas Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Centre on Small Hydropower
(ICSHP).