Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Arunachal Energises Along-Kamba Line, Kamba Substation
Arunachal Pradesh has switched on a new electricity transmission line and substation.
The line connects Along and Kamba, while the substation is in Kamba.
These facilities help move electricity more reliably.
They are expected to make the power grid stronger and more stable.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the project will help meet future energy needs.
It will also support construction of the Tato Hydroelectric Power Projects.
The work is part of a larger plan to improve electricity connections across the state.
Officials said 95 of 239 planned project elements are now operating.
Arunachal Pradesh has charged the 132 kV Along-Kamba transmission line and 132/33 kV Kamba substation.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the project will improve power reliability and grid stability.
The infrastructure will support construction requirements for the Tato Hydroelectric Power Projects in Shi-Yomi district.
Officials said 95 of 239 elements under the CSST&DS transmission and distribution scheme have been charged.
The strengthened network is expected to support domestic electricity use and upcoming industrial projects.
- Who
- The Arunachal Pradesh Power Department, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, executing agencies, district administrations, local stakeholders, and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein were involved or credited.
- What
- The 132 kV Along-Kamba transmission line and 132/33 kV Kamba substation were charged and energised.
- When
- The facilities were commissioned on Friday, August 21; the year was not specified.
- Where
- The infrastructure is in Arunachal Pradesh, serving the West Siang area and neighbouring districts, with support for projects in Shi-Yomi district.
- Why
- The project aims to improve power reliability and grid stability, meet rising energy needs, and support hydroelectric and industrial development.
- Transmission line
- 132 kV Along-Kamba line; the headline refers to it as the Aalo-Kamba line.
- Substation
- 132/33 kV Kamba substation
- Scheme progress
- 95 of 239 elements under the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening Transmission and Distribution System have been charged.
- Main beneficiary area
- West Siang district and neighbouring districts
- Additional support
- Construction requirements for the Tato Hydroelectric Power Projects in Shi-Yomi district
- Expected impact
- Improved domestic electricity supply and support for upcoming industrial projects
- Power portfolio
- Chowna Mein also holds the Power and Non-Conventional Energy Resources portfolio.