India has small hydro capacity of 19,749 MW at 6,474 sites.

Government has recognised 6,474 'Small Hydro Power (SHP)' sites with an aggregate capacity of 19,749 MW. Financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 150 crore is being provided to the states by the centre for the development of small hydro-power projects.

The total funds released under SHP programme during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 were Rs. 151.99 crores, Rs. 154.45 crores and Rs. 158.92 crores respectively.

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