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Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu Hails Hydropower as Massive Investment Driver
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:15
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu Hails Hydropower as Massive Investment Driver
- •Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that hydropower offers the state's biggest opportunity for large-scale investment, with about 19,000 MW of projects currently in development.
- •The Centre has agreed to support the state's 26 per cent equity share in hydropower projects, which could amount to around Rs 15,000 crore.
- •The 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri project is anticipated to be fully commissioned next year, bringing free power and equity returns to the state.
- •Addressing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, Khandu emphasized that only a Preliminary Feasibility Report is currently required, with no final construction decisions to be made without thorough studies and public consultations.
- •Khandu highlighted that the Siang project also aims to address potential water-related risks and manage water flows to mitigate recurring floods in the Siang belt.
Key Questions Answered
Arunachal Pradesh currently has around 19,000 MW of hydropower capacity at various stages of development.
The 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri project is expected to be fully commissioned next year, bringing free power and equity-related returns to the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
The immediate requirement for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project is to conduct a Preliminary Feasibility Report, with no final construction decisions to be made until prescribed technical and legal processes are completed.
