Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Set to be India's Hydropower Capital
Arunachal Pradesh is becoming a big player in making electricity from water, called hydropower!
The state has a lot of potential to create energy and already has some projects up and running.
New projects are planned to start soon.
This is not just about making electricity, but also about improving life in the state by bringing in money for the local communities.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated the state is becoming India's hydropower capital.
The state has a hydropower potential of 56,000 megawatts.
The 600 MW Kameng project has been completed.
The 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower project is nearing commissioning.
13 new projects with a combined capacity of 15,000 MW are expected in the next three years.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
- What
- Arunachal Pradesh is emerging as India's hydropower capital.
- When
- Announced on Thursday, July 31.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To highlight the state's progress in the power sector and its role in national energy production.
- Hydropower Potential
- 56,000 megawatts
- Kameng Project Capacity
- 600 MW
- Subansiri Lower Project
- Nearing commissioning
- Dibang Project Capacity
- 2,880 MW
- Upcoming Projects
- 13 new projects with 15,000 MW capacity
- Free Power for State
- Rs 4,171 crore
- Investment in Communities
- Rs 735 crore
- Annual Dividends
- Rs 1,884 crore
