Hydel-power generation down 15: Govt

8220;But things are improving because of the rainfall received in the past few days,8221; the Minister said.

At present,India has an installed power generation capacity of over 1,51,000 MW,according to the data available on the ministry8217;s website. Of this,hydel-power accounts for over 36,916 MW or nearly 25 per cent.

India has received 24 per cent less rains this year leading to a drought and a drought-like situation in 278 districts in 11 states,according to the CCEA.

State-run hydel-power generator NHPC Ltd has lost 200 million units of power since April due to poor rainfall.

Solanki said the power sector needed massive investments to the tune of Rs 5 lakh crore.

He said the government was considering various options to attract capital from domestic as well foreign entities.

8220;We will have to go for opening up in many areas. If we want to go for huge generation,we will have to bring in foreign investment,8221; he said.