India, April 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
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In India, the primary distinction between large and small hydropower projects lies in their installed capacity and the respective ministerial jurisdiction. Small Hydropower Projects (SHP) are defined as those with an installed capacity of up to 25 MW and are administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). In contrast, large hydropower projects, with capacity exceeding 25 MW, fall under the purview of the Ministry of Power.
Run-of-the-river projects generate electricity by using the natural flow of river water without building large dams. A portion of water is diverted through channels and pipes to r...