What is the share of hydroelectric power in the total electricity produced in India?

Explanation

During the relevant period (2016–17), the contribution of hydropower to total electricity production was 10.6 percent. According to data available on the National Power Portal as of November 30, 2025, India has an installed power capacity of 509743.10 MW. Of this, hydropower contributed 50,414.66 MW, or 9.89 percent and small hydropower contributed 5158.61 MW, or 1.01 Percent.