House panel seeks faster hydro project execution

A parliamentary committee has put forward a series of recommendations intended to accelerate the development of hydropower projects. Key measures include implementing stricter oversight for projects that are behind schedule or over budget, conducting climate risk evaluations, and expediting clearance times. The committee also raised concerns regarding NHPC's lack of independent directors while supporting viability gap funding to bolster new projects.

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