Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (retd) highlighted the state’s significant contribution to India’s clean energy future. With 1.2 GW of hydropower capacity operational and another 4.8 GW under construction, the state plays a crucial role in sustainable energy development. The government has designated 2025-2035 as the “Decade of Hydropower” and is crafting the Arunachal Pradesh Energy Vision 2047 for sustainable growth.
A major achievement includes the launch of commercial operations for a 250 MW unit of the 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydropower Project. The remaining units are expected to be operational by the year-end, further enhancing the state’s hydropower capacity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the 186 MW Tato-I and 240 MW Heo hydropower projects, emphasizing Arunachal Pradesh’s pivotal role in India’s renewable energy transition.
The state government aims to achieve 150 MW of rooftop solar capacity by 2030 through the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’. Schools and government offices are prioritized for solar installations to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. Infrastructure development has seen improvements in air connectivity, with the inauguration of a new terminal at Donyi Polo Airport and daily direct flights between Itanagar and Delhi, along with regular services to Kolkata.
