Hydro Project Planning & Investigation Division

Hydro Project Planning & Investigation Division - Brief Description

Chief Engineer : Sh. Y.K. Swarnkar

Activity of Hydro Project Planning & Investigation Division
  1. Formulation of Policy for sustainable Hydro Power development.
  2. Formulate long-term hydro power development plan and coordinate with planning wing for preparation of National Electricity Plan.
  3. Fast tracking and assistance to Developers in detailed Project report preparation under the new procedure of DPR submission for projects costing more than the sum specified by Central Government time-to-time.
  4. Monitoring of Survey and Investigation works of Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs) and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs).
  5. Advising Central Government on the matters relating to Indus Water Treaty, bilateral and multilateral agreements on cooperation with neighboring countries for hydropower development.
  6. Fixation of Generation Targets of H.E Stations in the Country.
  7. Preparation of following Reports:
    • a. Annual report on Review of Performance of H.E Stations in the Country.
    • b. Monthly Basin wise and State wise reports on Hydro Electric Potential Development.
  8. Assistance to Developers for DPR preparation in neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar etc.
  9. Matters relating to Standing Committee on Energy/ Consultative Committee/ Demand for Grant.
  10. Matters relating to Technical Advisory Committee of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Bhakra Beas Management Board, Brahmaputra Board, Upper Yamuna River Board, National Water Development Agency, Narmada Control Authority, Sardar Sarovar Reservoir Regulation Committee etc.
  11. All Matters related to Existing Hydro Electric Potential and its Development in the Country.
  12. All matters related to Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Projects and Schemes in the country.
  13. Matters relating to Standing Technical Committee (STC) on conversion of storage to ROR scheme.