Strategies for technical sustainable development of hydropower projects in the mountain environment by adopting participatory approach

Abstract

To meet the ever growing demand for energy around the world, we need more sophisticated technology for the development of hydropower projects in the mountain environment so that the frazile environment is not adversely affected. While for suggesting measures to minimise the adverse impacts the need of the local community participation should also be considered. Increasing environmental awareness in a time phase manner under traditional practices to stabilize hill slopes is important. Preparing the public to face hazardous situations and capacity building is must. This would promote hydropower development which can be accepted by the affected people, society, hydropower authority, government and non-governmental organisations.