short note on hydel power....

Electricity produced from the water is called the hydropower or hydro-electric power. The falling water turns the water wheel or the turbine and electricity is generated. It is the most convenient and versatile form of energy. It plays a key role in agriculture and industrial development and nation's growth and productivity can be analyzed through the quantity of its energy consumption.

Since first five year plan, India is given much emphasis on generation of hydro-electric power from major hydro and mini hydel projects. These hydel projects also help in irrigation and fish culture. Hence they are called multipurpose projects.