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What percentage of energy requirement is fulfilled by hydroelectricity in India?

22%

Industrialisation in India has led to more demand for water and electricity. Most of the electricity to the industries is supplied by the hydroelectric power. 22% of electricity is produced by the hydroelectric power plants in India today.


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