Which is the first hydroelectric power plant in India?

The first hydroelectric power station was the shivanasamudra hydroelectric power station. It also holds the prestige of being the first hydroelectric power plant in Asia. It was built under the stewardship of Sir M Visvesvaraya. read more

The hydro-electric power plants at Darjeeling and Shivanasamudram were established in 1898 and 1902, respectively. They were among the first in Asia and India has been a dominant player in global hydroelectric power development. read more

The first hydroelectric power station was the shivanasamudra hydroelectric power station. It also holds the prestige of being the first hydroelectric power plant in Asia. It was built under the stewardship of Sir M Visvesvaraya. A lot of reservoirs were also commissioned under Sir M Visvesvaraya’s leadership. read more

Major PSUs involved in the generation of electricity include National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCI). Besides PSUs, several state-level corporations, such as Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB), are also involved in the generation of electricity. read more

The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. read more