ABSTRACT
Of the various energy sources domestically available to fuel India’s economic growth, hydropower has emerged as a leading option. Globally, hydropower is third behind natural gas and coal when used to generate electricity. Regenerative characteristics of hydropower, due to relative constancy of precipitation, have led to its classification as a renewable (and carbon-free) energy resource. These characteristics contribute to the rising debate about the role of hydropower in the context of global climate change objectives. In recent years, development of hydro resources in India has placed the India’s Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) plan at the center stage.
