Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the approval of two significant hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs sanctioned Rs 14,105.83 crore for the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit river and Rs 26,069.50 crore for the Kamala Hydro Electric Project spanning multiple districts in the state. These projects aim to boost clean energy and overall development in the Northeast region.
PM Modi highlighted the importance of these projects in strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem and promoting integrated development in Arunachal Pradesh. The Kalai-II project, with a capacity of 1,200 MW, is expected to enhance power supply, grid stability, and infrastructure in the region. Similarly, the Kamala project, with a capacity of 1,720 MW, will contribute to India’s energy security and drive infrastructure development, job creation, and livelihood improvement in remote districts.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed gratitude to PM Modi for approving these projects. He emphasized the positive impact these hydropower initiatives will have on power supply, infrastructure development, employment generation, and overall progress in the state. The estimated completion periods for these projects are 78 months for Kalai-II and 96 months for Kamala, showcasing a long-term commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Senior officials from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) highlighted the progress of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, set to generate 2,000 MW of power by December 2026. This project, part of India’s vision for development, is expected to significantly boost the country’s power generation capacity. Additionally, several other hydropower projects with a combined capacity of around 19,000–20,000 MW are in various stages of development across Arunachal Pradesh, further underlining the region’s potential in clean energy production.
