Nature has given Uttarakhand State unlimited water resources. Natural slope of these rivers has immense potential for generation of power by utilizing the hydro-electric technology. Irrigation Department has built barrages and dams over Ganga, Yamuna and Ram Ganga rivers. By exploring the benefits of hydroelectric projects, Uttarakhand can become a self-reliant State, in power and economy.

Start of hydroelectric projects
For the first time, the construction work of hydroelectric projects in Uttarakhand commenced in 1960.Power was generated in 1965 by constructing Dakpathar barrage, power channel and Dhalipur and Dhakrani powerhouse over Yamuna River.