Hydropower is the capture of the energy of moving water for some useful purpose. Prior to the widespread availability of commercial electric power, hydropower was used for irrigation, milling of grain, textile manufacture, and the operation of sawmills.

Consequent to the reform in power sector in Orissa, Orissa Hydro Power Corporation was incorporated in 21 st April 1995 under the companies Act 1956. Its objective are To acquire, establish, operate, maintain, renovate, modernize hydro electric generating stations in the State:

Hydro Power Projects in the State