Table 1: Region-wise hydro potential (at 60% load factor)

Northern and North Eastern regions have maximum untapped potential
Source: CEA

Region Potential assessed (MW) Potential developed (as on 1/11/2001)
In MW %
Northern 30155 4590 15.22
Western 5679 1858 32.71
Southern 10763 5797 53.86
Eastern 5590 1369 24.49
North Eastern 31857 389 1.22
Total 84044 14003 16.66