This presentation is on hydro power in India

1. SUKANYA NAIR
JSGP

2. INTRODUCTION
GLOBAL SCENARIO
Most widely used form of
renewable energy.
Generates 16% of global
electricity.
China: largest hydro electric
producer.
INDIA
Has potential over 84000MW
Major contributors: Ganges,
Brahmaputra & Indus (80%)
Has harnessed 15%. 7% under
stages of development

3. WORKING

4. WHY HYDRO POWER?
• Renewable, clean and no fuel cost
• Enhances reliability and stability of the power supply system: one of
the greatest obstacles to India’s development
• Long life - The first hydro project completed in 1897 is still in
operation at Darjeeling.
• hydro power installations lead to development of remote and
backward areas- education, medical, road communication
• Small hydro plants have least environmental impacts

5. DRAWBACKS &
CHALLENGES FACED:
 SETTING UP PLANTS IN DIFFICULT AND
REMOTE TERRAIN
 DELAYS IN ACQUIRING LAND AND
OBTAINING STATUTORY CLEARANCES
 REHABILITITATION AND
RESETTLEMENT
 CREATES ECOLOGICAL IMBALANCE
 PREVENTS THE FREE MOVEMENT OF
FISH