CEA concurs record six pumped storage project DPRs of about 7.5 GW in 2024-25
The Central Electricity Authority concurred Detailed Project Reports of six hydro pumped storage projects with about 7.5 GW capacity in 2024-25, a record, and aims to concur at least 13 projects of about 22 GW in 2025-26.
Summary
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) concurred Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of a record six hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW during 2024-25, the Ministry of Power said on 12 April 2025. They are Upper Indravati (600 MW, Odisha), Sharavathy (2,000 MW, Karnataka), Bhivpuri (1,000 MW, Maharashtra), Bhavali (1,500 MW, Maharashtra), MP-30 (1,920 MW, Madhya Pradesh) and Chitravathi (500 MW, Andhra Pradesh). For 2025-26, CEA targets concurrence of at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW. India's pumped storage potential is estimated at over 200 GW. DPRs are submitted through the 'Jalvi Store' portal and appraised with the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS).
Key facts
- 2024-25 concurrence
- 6 PSPs, about 7.5 GW (record)
- Largest
- Sharavathy, 2,000 MW (Karnataka)
- Others
- Upper Indravati 600 MW (OD), Bhivpuri 1,000 MW (MH), Bhavali 1,500 MW (MH), MP-30 1,920 MW (MP), Chitravathi 500 MW (AP)
- 2025-26 target
- at least 13 PSPs, about 22 GW
- Estimated potential
- over 200 GW
- Portal
- Jalvi Store
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many hydro pumped storage project DPRs did the Central Electricity Authority concur in 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: B — Six
Six projects with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW; thirteen is the target for 2025-26.
Which was the largest pumped storage project among those whose DPRs CEA concurred in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Sharavathy, Karnataka
Sharavathy, Karnataka, at 2,000 MW; MP-30 is 1,920 MW and Bhavali 1,500 MW.
Consider the following statements about pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India, as stated by the Ministry of Power in April 2025: 1. CEA aims to concur at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW in 2025-26. 2. India's estimated pumped storage potential is below 100 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2025-26 target is at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW; the estimated potential is over 200 GW.