It is estimated that India has the potential to generate 20,000 MW of power from small hydro power projects alongside rivers and irrigation canals.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/new-rd-lab-help-small-hydro-power-projects
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/business-line-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hydroelectricity
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy-technology
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-new-and-renewable-energy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/indian-institute-technology-iit
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy