Indian hydroelectric projects held up due to opposition

Two projects hydroelectric projects conceived for the state of Sikkim with a total capacity of 530 MW, are hindered due to agitation from local inhabitants. NHPC's 370 MW Shamnot HEP, in Jammu & Kashmir, and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation's 60 MW Gohana Tal HEP in Uttarakhand are also held up due to environmental and policy related issues.

There are a total of 10 HEPs, with an aggregate capacity of 2,894 MW, that are conceived for development under the 50,000 MW hydro electric capacity addition initiative of the Government of India.

Out of the 10 HEPs, three projects, with a total capacity of 634 MW, are proposed to be constructed in Himachal Pradesh, while three HEPs, with a combined potential of 1,300 MW, are due to be developed in Karnataka.