Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Govt Approves Arunachal Hydro Project for Rs 8,146 Crore
The government has approved a large hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, costing over 8,000 crore rupees.
This project will generate a significant amount of electricity.
It's expected to take six years to complete.
The central government will provide financial support for roads, bridges, and some of the project's costs.
The generated power will improve supply and balance the national grid.
The project is a partnership between a power company and the Arunachal Pradesh government.
Cabinet approved Rs 8,146.21 crore for the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
The 700 MW project is expected to generate 2738.06 MU of energy.
Completion of the project is estimated in 72 months.
The project is a joint venture between NEEPCO and the Arunachal Pradesh government.
The government will provide budgetary support for infrastructure and equity.
- Who
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister.
- What
- Approval of the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project.
- When
- Announcement made after market hours.
- Where
- Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve power supply and balance the national grid.
- Project Name
- Tato-II Hydro Electric Project
- Approved Investment
- Rs 8,146.21 crore
- Location
- Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh
- Capacity
- 700 MW (4 x 175 MW)
- Energy Production
- 2738.06 MU annually
- Completion Time
- 72 months
- Government Support
- Rs 458.79 crore for infrastructure and Rs 436.13 crore for equity
Sources
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