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NE India Hydro Power Push: ₹40K Crore Investment Approved
8 Apr
Summary
- Over ₹40,176 crore invested in two new hydropower projects.
- Kamala project spans nine years; Kalai-II project takes six years.
- Projects aim to boost renewable energy in Northeast India.
In a significant renewable energy initiative, the government recently sanctioned two major hydropower projects in Northeast India, with a combined investment surpassing ₹40,176 crore. These projects are set to bolster the region's green energy infrastructure.
The Kamala Hydroelectric project, situated on the Subansiri river across three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, will require an investment of ₹26,070 crore and is projected to be completed in nine years. This project is a joint venture between NHPC Ltd. and the Arunachal Pradesh government and is expected to generate 6,870 million units annually.
The second project, Kalai-II, will be developed in the Lohit basin of Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. This project, with an estimated cost of ₹14,106 crore, is slated for completion within six years through a joint venture involving THDC India Ltd and the state government. It aims to add 4,853 million units to the annual power capacity.
These developments are strategically important, especially given China's construction of a large dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which raises concerns for downstream areas in Arunachal and Assam.
