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Q. Which was the first hydroelectric power plant commissioned in India?
Answer: Sidrapong hydroelectric Power Plant
Notes: Sidrapong hydroelectric power plant is located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was commissioned on February 10, 1897. The plant was established mainly to supply electricity to the Darjeeling municipality for lighting. The initial installed capacity was 130 kilowatts. Sidrapong is recognized as the first hydroelectric power plant in India.
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