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Power
The state is rich in water resources with a niche for the generation of hydro-
electricity. The estimated potential of power generation is about 27,000 MW
of which 3618 MW has been harnessed. The state can utilize this huge
potential not only to meet growing domestic power needs for also exporting
the surplus to other states and this in turn can be one of the important sources
of revenue generation for the state. The development of micro and mini
projects would be environmentally appropriate for utilizing the state’s water
resources. With the greater involvement of the private sector, such resources
can be utilized efficiently and optimally.
The climate, topography, vegetal cover, perennial flow of rivers, absence of
other competitive fuels such as coal and oil are all very favourable factors for
the development of water power in the region. According to preliminary
investigation Garhkum region possesses a potential of 11 million Kw.
Following table shows river basin wise power potential..
River Basin Estimated Power Potential (in Kws)
Kaliganga- Sarda Basin 3,00,000
Alaknanda Basin 6,00,000
Bhagirathi Basin 7,00,000
Yamuna-Tons Basin 1,00,000
Hydro Power Classification
Hydro Power projects are generally classified in two parts ie. Small hydro
projects and large hydro projects. In India hydro projects upto 25 MW are
considered as small hydro Projects where above 25 MW are considered as
large hydro projects
The small hydro projects are further classified as follows
Micro Hydro Upto 100KW
Micro Hydro 100-2000KW
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Power
The state is rich in water resources with a niche for the generation of hydro-
electricity. The estimated potential of power generation is about 27,000 MW
of which 3618 MW has been harnessed. The state can utilize this huge
potential not only to meet growing domestic power needs for also exporting
the surplus to other states and this in turn can be one of the important sources
of revenue generation for the state. The development of micro and mini
projects would be environmentally appropriate for utilizing the state’s water
resources. With the greater involvement of the private sector, such resources
can be utilized efficiently and optimally.
The climate, topography, vegetal cover, perennial flow of rivers, absence of
other competitive fuels such as coal and oil are all very favourable factors for
the development of water power in the region. According to preliminary
investigation Garhkum region possesses a potential of 11 million Kw.
Following table shows river basin wise power potential..
River Basin Estimated Power Potential (in Kws)
Kaliganga- Sarda Basin 3,00,000
Alaknanda Basin 6,00,000
Bhagirathi Basin 7,00,000
Yamuna-Tons Basin 1,00,000
Hydro Power Classification
Hydro Power projects are generally classified in two parts ie. Small hydro
projects and large hydro projects. In India hydro projects upto 25 MW are
considered as small hydro Projects where above 25 MW are considered as
large hydro projects
The small hydro projects are further classified as follows
Micro Hydro Upto 100KW
Micro Hydro 100-2000KW
Small Hydro 2000 to 25000KW
 
Evolution of Power Sector In the State
On December 23, 1949, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru laid a foundation stone at
Dakpathar, 46 km from Dehradun, for construction of Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I. But due to paucity of funds, the construction
work could not be taken up immediately. The construction on the Project was
started in 1956 and again had to be stopped in 1958, because Koch Dam was
proposed to be constructed on river Yamuna in the upstream of Tajewala
Head Works by State of Punjab and it was feared that the Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I shall come under the submergence. However,
the investigations and surveys conducted by the Engineers of Irrigation
Department revealed that due to poor geological conditions, it was not
feasible to construct the proposed Koch Dam Project. Later, in 1960, Yamuna
Organisation was established and the work on Yamuna Valley Hydroelectric
Project Stage-I was restarted in 1961 and completed successfully in just 5
years.
Table 30.1: Hydropower Projects
S.No. Project Year
Installed
Capacity, MW
1.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-I
(Dakpathar Barrage, Dhakrani, Dhalipur
Power House)
1965 84.75
2.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part
1
(Ichari Dam and Chhibro Power House)
1975 240
3.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part-
2
(Khodri Power House)
1984 120
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
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Power
The state is rich in water resources with a niche for the generation of hydro-
electricity. The estimated potential of power generation is about 27,000 MW
of which 3618 MW has been harnessed. The state can utilize this huge
potential not only to meet growing domestic power needs for also exporting
the surplus to other states and this in turn can be one of the important sources
of revenue generation for the state. The development of micro and mini
projects would be environmentally appropriate for utilizing the state’s water
resources. With the greater involvement of the private sector, such resources
can be utilized efficiently and optimally.
The climate, topography, vegetal cover, perennial flow of rivers, absence of
other competitive fuels such as coal and oil are all very favourable factors for
the development of water power in the region. According to preliminary
investigation Garhkum region possesses a potential of 11 million Kw.
Following table shows river basin wise power potential..
River Basin Estimated Power Potential (in Kws)
Kaliganga- Sarda Basin 3,00,000
Alaknanda Basin 6,00,000
Bhagirathi Basin 7,00,000
Yamuna-Tons Basin 1,00,000
Hydro Power Classification
Hydro Power projects are generally classified in two parts ie. Small hydro
projects and large hydro projects. In India hydro projects upto 25 MW are
considered as small hydro Projects where above 25 MW are considered as
large hydro projects
The small hydro projects are further classified as follows
Micro Hydro Upto 100KW
Micro Hydro 100-2000KW
Small Hydro 2000 to 25000KW
 
Evolution of Power Sector In the State
On December 23, 1949, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru laid a foundation stone at
Dakpathar, 46 km from Dehradun, for construction of Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I. But due to paucity of funds, the construction
work could not be taken up immediately. The construction on the Project was
started in 1956 and again had to be stopped in 1958, because Koch Dam was
proposed to be constructed on river Yamuna in the upstream of Tajewala
Head Works by State of Punjab and it was feared that the Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I shall come under the submergence. However,
the investigations and surveys conducted by the Engineers of Irrigation
Department revealed that due to poor geological conditions, it was not
feasible to construct the proposed Koch Dam Project. Later, in 1960, Yamuna
Organisation was established and the work on Yamuna Valley Hydroelectric
Project Stage-I was restarted in 1961 and completed successfully in just 5
years.
Table 30.1: Hydropower Projects
S.No. Project Year
Installed
Capacity, MW
1.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-I
(Dakpathar Barrage, Dhakrani, Dhalipur
Power House)
1965 84.75
2.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part
1
(Ichari Dam and Chhibro Power House)
1975 240
3.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part-
2
(Khodri Power House)
1984 120
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
4. 1
(Asan Barrage and Kulhal Power House)
1975 30
5.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
2
(Khara Hydroelectric Project)
1992 72
6. Chilla Hydroelectric Project 1981 144
7. Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric Project Stage-I 1984 90
8. Ramganga Project, Kalagarh 1976 198
HYDROPOWER PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED AFTER CREATION
OF THE STATE
After the creation of Uttarakhand, the Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric
Project Stage-II, was commissioned in Feb. 2008
Table 30.2: Proposed HPP of Uttarakhand
S.No Project Valley
Installed
capacity
(MW)
Approximate Cost
(Crore Rs.)/Base
Year
1. Kishau Dam Tons 600 3455(1998)
2. Tuini-Plasu Tons 45 252(2000)
3. Pala Maneri Bhagirathi 416 1248(1999)
4. Loharinag Pala Bhagirathi 520 902(1995)
5. Tapovan Vishnugad Dhauliganga 360 739(1996)
6. Bawla Nandprayag Alaknanda 132 507(1996)
7.
Song Dam Drinking
Water Project
Song 6 534(2005)
8. Kotli Bhel Dam Ganga 1000 4393(1996)
9.
Jamrani Dam
Project
Gola 14 2350.56(2015)
Table 30.3: Feasibility Reports Prepared for following projects
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Power
The state is rich in water resources with a niche for the generation of hydro-
electricity. The estimated potential of power generation is about 27,000 MW
of which 3618 MW has been harnessed. The state can utilize this huge
potential not only to meet growing domestic power needs for also exporting
the surplus to other states and this in turn can be one of the important sources
of revenue generation for the state. The development of micro and mini
projects would be environmentally appropriate for utilizing the state’s water
resources. With the greater involvement of the private sector, such resources
can be utilized efficiently and optimally.
The climate, topography, vegetal cover, perennial flow of rivers, absence of
other competitive fuels such as coal and oil are all very favourable factors for
the development of water power in the region. According to preliminary
investigation Garhkum region possesses a potential of 11 million Kw.
Following table shows river basin wise power potential..
River Basin Estimated Power Potential (in Kws)
Kaliganga- Sarda Basin 3,00,000
Alaknanda Basin 6,00,000
Bhagirathi Basin 7,00,000
Yamuna-Tons Basin 1,00,000
Hydro Power Classification
Hydro Power projects are generally classified in two parts ie. Small hydro
projects and large hydro projects. In India hydro projects upto 25 MW are
considered as small hydro Projects where above 25 MW are considered as
large hydro projects
The small hydro projects are further classified as follows
Micro Hydro Upto 100KW
Micro Hydro 100-2000KW
Small Hydro 2000 to 25000KW
 
Evolution of Power Sector In the State
On December 23, 1949, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru laid a foundation stone at
Dakpathar, 46 km from Dehradun, for construction of Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I. But due to paucity of funds, the construction
work could not be taken up immediately. The construction on the Project was
started in 1956 and again had to be stopped in 1958, because Koch Dam was
proposed to be constructed on river Yamuna in the upstream of Tajewala
Head Works by State of Punjab and it was feared that the Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I shall come under the submergence. However,
the investigations and surveys conducted by the Engineers of Irrigation
Department revealed that due to poor geological conditions, it was not
feasible to construct the proposed Koch Dam Project. Later, in 1960, Yamuna
Organisation was established and the work on Yamuna Valley Hydroelectric
Project Stage-I was restarted in 1961 and completed successfully in just 5
years.
Table 30.1: Hydropower Projects
S.No. Project Year
Installed
Capacity, MW
1.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-I
(Dakpathar Barrage, Dhakrani, Dhalipur
Power House)
1965 84.75
2.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part
1
(Ichari Dam and Chhibro Power House)
1975 240
3.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part-
2
(Khodri Power House)
1984 120
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
4. 1
(Asan Barrage and Kulhal Power House)
1975 30
5.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
2
(Khara Hydroelectric Project)
1992 72
6. Chilla Hydroelectric Project 1981 144
7. Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric Project Stage-I 1984 90
8. Ramganga Project, Kalagarh 1976 198
HYDROPOWER PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED AFTER CREATION
OF THE STATE
After the creation of Uttarakhand, the Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric
Project Stage-II, was commissioned in Feb. 2008
Table 30.2: Proposed HPP of Uttarakhand
S.No Project Valley
Installed
capacity
(MW)
Approximate Cost
(Crore Rs.)/Base
Year
1. Kishau Dam Tons 600 3455(1998)
2. Tuini-Plasu Tons 45 252(2000)
3. Pala Maneri Bhagirathi 416 1248(1999)
4. Loharinag Pala Bhagirathi 520 902(1995)
5. Tapovan Vishnugad Dhauliganga 360 739(1996)
6. Bawla Nandprayag Alaknanda 132 507(1996)
7.
Song Dam Drinking
Water Project
Song 6 534(2005)
8. Kotli Bhel Dam Ganga 1000 4393(1996)
9.
Jamrani Dam
Project
Gola 14 2350.56(2015)
Table 30.3: Feasibility Reports Prepared for following projects
S.No Project Valley
Installed capacity
(MW)
1. Deora Mori Tons 27
2. Mori-Hanol Tons 27
3.
Hanuman-Chatti - Syana-
Chatti
Yamuna 33
4. Barnigad-Naiangaon Yamuna 34
5. Chunni-Semi Mandakini 26
6. Markura Lata Dhauliganga 45
7. Lata Tapovan Dhauliganga 108
8 Vishnugad Pipalkoti Alaknanda 340
9. Utyasu Dam Alaknanda 1000
Table 30.4: Appraisal Reports Prepared for these projects
S.No Project Valley Installed capacity (MW)
1. Hanol-Tuini Tons 45
2. Arakot-Tuini Tons 70
3. Jakhol Sankhari Tons 60
4. Bhainro Ghati – I Bhagirathi 324
5. Bhainro Ghati – Ii Bhagirathi 240
6. Barkot-Kuwa Yamuna 30
7. Syana Chatti-Gangani Yamuna 45
8. Bhuinder Ganga Alaknanda 20
9. Karnaprayag Dam Alaknanda 252
10. Pinder Ghati Scheme Pinder 112
11. Padli Dam Pinder 27
Jamrani Bandh Project-Jamrani Bandh is a multipurpose project
proposed in the district of Nainital on the river Gaula, about 20km
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Power
The state is rich in water resources with a niche for the generation of hydro-
electricity. The estimated potential of power generation is about 27,000 MW
of which 3618 MW has been harnessed. The state can utilize this huge
potential not only to meet growing domestic power needs for also exporting
the surplus to other states and this in turn can be one of the important sources
of revenue generation for the state. The development of micro and mini
projects would be environmentally appropriate for utilizing the state’s water
resources. With the greater involvement of the private sector, such resources
can be utilized efficiently and optimally.
The climate, topography, vegetal cover, perennial flow of rivers, absence of
other competitive fuels such as coal and oil are all very favourable factors for
the development of water power in the region. According to preliminary
investigation Garhkum region possesses a potential of 11 million Kw.
Following table shows river basin wise power potential..
River Basin Estimated Power Potential (in Kws)
Kaliganga- Sarda Basin 3,00,000
Alaknanda Basin 6,00,000
Bhagirathi Basin 7,00,000
Yamuna-Tons Basin 1,00,000
Hydro Power Classification
Hydro Power projects are generally classified in two parts ie. Small hydro
projects and large hydro projects. In India hydro projects upto 25 MW are
considered as small hydro Projects where above 25 MW are considered as
large hydro projects
The small hydro projects are further classified as follows
Micro Hydro Upto 100KW
Micro Hydro 100-2000KW
Small Hydro 2000 to 25000KW
 
Evolution of Power Sector In the State
On December 23, 1949, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru laid a foundation stone at
Dakpathar, 46 km from Dehradun, for construction of Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I. But due to paucity of funds, the construction
work could not be taken up immediately. The construction on the Project was
started in 1956 and again had to be stopped in 1958, because Koch Dam was
proposed to be constructed on river Yamuna in the upstream of Tajewala
Head Works by State of Punjab and it was feared that the Yamuna Valley
Hydroelectric Project Stage-I shall come under the submergence. However,
the investigations and surveys conducted by the Engineers of Irrigation
Department revealed that due to poor geological conditions, it was not
feasible to construct the proposed Koch Dam Project. Later, in 1960, Yamuna
Organisation was established and the work on Yamuna Valley Hydroelectric
Project Stage-I was restarted in 1961 and completed successfully in just 5
years.
Table 30.1: Hydropower Projects
S.No. Project Year
Installed
Capacity, MW
1.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-I
(Dakpathar Barrage, Dhakrani, Dhalipur
Power House)
1965 84.75
2.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part
1
(Ichari Dam and Chhibro Power House)
1975 240
3.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-II Part-
2
(Khodri Power House)
1984 120
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
4. 1
(Asan Barrage and Kulhal Power House)
1975 30
5.
Yamuna Hydroelectric Project Stage-IV Part
2
(Khara Hydroelectric Project)
1992 72
6. Chilla Hydroelectric Project 1981 144
7. Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric Project Stage-I 1984 90
8. Ramganga Project, Kalagarh 1976 198
HYDROPOWER PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED AFTER CREATION
OF THE STATE
After the creation of Uttarakhand, the Maneri Bhali Hydroelectric
Project Stage-II, was commissioned in Feb. 2008
Table 30.2: Proposed HPP of Uttarakhand
S.No Project Valley
Installed
capacity
(MW)
Approximate Cost
(Crore Rs.)/Base
Year
1. Kishau Dam Tons 600 3455(1998)
2. Tuini-Plasu Tons 45 252(2000)
3. Pala Maneri Bhagirathi 416 1248(1999)
4. Loharinag Pala Bhagirathi 520 902(1995)
5. Tapovan Vishnugad Dhauliganga 360 739(1996)
6. Bawla Nandprayag Alaknanda 132 507(1996)
7.
Song Dam Drinking
Water Project
Song 6 534(2005)
8. Kotli Bhel Dam Ganga 1000 4393(1996)
9.
Jamrani Dam
Project
Gola 14 2350.56(2015)
Table 30.3: Feasibility Reports Prepared for following projects
S.No Project Valley
Installed capacity
(MW)
1. Deora Mori Tons 27
2. Mori-Hanol Tons 27
3.
Hanuman-Chatti - Syana-
Chatti
Yamuna 33
4. Barnigad-Naiangaon Yamuna 34
5. Chunni-Semi Mandakini 26
6. Markura Lata Dhauliganga 45
7. Lata Tapovan Dhauliganga 108
8 Vishnugad Pipalkoti Alaknanda 340
9. Utyasu Dam Alaknanda 1000
Table 30.4: Appraisal Reports Prepared for these projects
S.No Project Valley Installed capacity (MW)
1. Hanol-Tuini Tons 45
2. Arakot-Tuini Tons 70
3. Jakhol Sankhari Tons 60
4. Bhainro Ghati – I Bhagirathi 324
5. Bhainro Ghati – Ii Bhagirathi 240
6. Barkot-Kuwa Yamuna 30
7. Syana Chatti-Gangani Yamuna 45
8. Bhuinder Ganga Alaknanda 20
9. Karnaprayag Dam Alaknanda 252
10. Pinder Ghati Scheme Pinder 112
11. Padli Dam Pinder 27
Jamrani Bandh Project-Jamrani Bandh is a multipurpose project
proposed in the district of Nainital on the river Gaula, about 20km
upstream from Haldwani near Amritpur. The project is projected to
generate 14 MW electricity, provide drinking water for cities like
Kathgodam, Haldwani and nearby towns and irrigation facilities in Tarai-
Bhabr areas of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The project was started in
the decade of 1970s and more than 61 crore rs have been spent on it yet
due to various disputes, protests by locals and non-cordination between
Uttarakhand, UP and Central Government this project is yet to be started.
Recently Uttarakhand, UP and Central Governments have signed MOU to
complete the project in a time bound manner.
Song Dam Project- Rs. 1100 crore Multipurpose project on river Song, in
Dehradun district, with a 148 m high dam, 6 MW of power production,
and drinking water for Dehradun city. The project will also help revival of
Risapna river.
 
Table 30.5: Projects Identified