The Watermills (WM) and Micro Hydel Projects (MHP) have the potential to meet the power requirements of remote areas in a decentralized manner. To encourage and accelerate the development of Water mills and Micro Hydel Projects in the remote & hilly areas, it is proposed to provide Central Financial Assistance (CFA) during 2008-09 and the remaining period of the 11th Five Year Plan

Central Financial Assistance for Watermills and Micro Hydel Projects: The amount of CFA will be provided as per following details: - .(a) Watermills: .(b) Micro Hydel Projects up to 100 kW Capacity: S. No. Category of Watermill Amount of CFA 1. Mechanical output only Rs. 35,000/- per Watermill 2. a) Electrical output (up to 5 kW) or, Rs. 1,10,000/- per Watermill b) Both mechanical and electrical output (up to 5 kW) S. No. Areas Amount of CFA 1 International Border Districts (excluding Arunachal Pradesh as it is already covered under the PM package) Rs.1,00,000/- per KW 2 North Eastern and Special category States (other than 1 above) Rs. 80,000/- per KW 3 Other States (other than 1 above) Rs. 40,000/- per KW

Scheme is applicable for the projects to be implemented by the State Government Department / State Nodal Agency/ local bodies/ Co-operatives / NGOs
 

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Project proposals to be submitted to MNES