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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Arunachal pollution control board holds public hearing for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project
1 2 3 4 Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the proposed 1,200MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. The hearing, chaired by Anjaw DC Millo Kojin, saw the participation of women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul, THDC officials and over 350 project-affected persons (PAFs) from 33 villages. Pul, recalling that her late husband and former CM Kalikho Pul had initiated survey work for Kalai-I and II in 2009, said she was glad to see his vision nearing reality. Urging locals to back the project, she cited Uttarakhand's Tehri dam as an example of the benefits of large hydropower infrastructure. She also assured that 50% of the project's employment opportunities would be reserved for land-affected families, besides boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship in the region. With an investment of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, Kalai-II is expected to generate free power worth Rs 318 crore annually after commissioning, while contributing Rs 2.2 crore every year to the Local Area Development Fund. Officials said the project, one of 13 stalled hydro schemes revived last year through MoAs signed with four central PSUs, will create around 1,700 direct jobs and spur development through roads, healthcare, education and allied services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo During the hearing, APSPCB officials explained the clearance process, while THDC and its consultant WAPCOS Ltd presented details of the project's environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. While most speakers backed the project, concerns were raised by some over land rates, compensation, employment and the local area development. Summing up, DC Kojin assured villagers that their suggestions would be reflected in the minutes and proposed exposure visits for two representatives from each affected village to Uttarakhand's Tehri dam. THDC officials assured that the company would address genuine concerns in line with rules and guidelines. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Public hearing held for 1200 MW Kalai-II hydro project in Arunachal's Anjaw
Itanagar, The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance for the proposed 1200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project, an official said. Public hearing held for 1200 MW Kalai-II hydro project in Arunachal's Anjaw The project is being developed by THDC India Limited in Anjaw district, bordering China. The public hearing, chaired by Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin, saw the participation of state Women and Child Development minister Dasanglu Pul, who is the local MLA, THDC officials and project-affected families from 33 villages. Recalling that her late husband and former chief minister Kalikho Pul had initiated survey work for Kalai-I and II in 2009, Pul said she was glad to see his vision nearing fruition. Urging locals to back the project, she cited Uttarakhand's Tehri dam as an example of the benefits of large hydropower infrastructure. Pul, who represents Anjaw district in the assembly, also assured that 50 per cent of the project's employment opportunities would be reserved for land-affected families, besides boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship. With an investment of nearly ₹4,000 crore, Kalai-II is expected to generate free power worth ₹318 crore annually after commissioning, while contributing ₹2.2 crore every year to the Local Area Development Fund. Officials said the project, one of 13 stalled hydro schemes revived last year through MoAs signed with four central PSUs, will create around 1,700 direct jobs and spur development through roads, healthcare, education and allied services. During the hearing, SPCB officials explained the clearance process, while THDC and its consultant WCOS Ltd presented details of the project's environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The project affected families raised concerns over land rates, compensation, employment and local area development. Assuring the project-affected families that their suggestions would be reflected in the minutes, the deputy commissioner proposed exposure visits for two representatives from each affected village to Uttarakhand's Tehri dam. THDC executive director A K Ghildiyal and senior officials assured that the company would address genuine concerns in line with rules and guidelines. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Public hearing held for 1200 MW Kalai-II hydro project in Arunachals Anjaw
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Itanagar, Aug 20 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance for the proposed 1200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project, an official said. The project is being developed by THDC India Limited in Anjaw district, bordering China. The public hearing, chaired by Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin, saw the participation of state Women and Child Development minister Dasanglu Pul, who is the local MLA, THDC officials and project-affected families from 33 villages. Recalling that her late husband and former chief minister Kalikho Pul had initiated survey work for Kalai-I and II in 2009, Pul said she was glad to see his vision nearing fruition. Urging locals to back the project, she cited Uttarakhand's Tehri dam as an example of the benefits of large hydropower infrastructure. Pul, who represents Anjaw district in the assembly, also assured that 50 per cent of the project's employment opportunities would be reserved for land-affected families, besides boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship. Officials said the project, one of 13 stalled hydro schemes revived last year through MoAs signed with four central PSUs, will create around 1,700 direct jobs and spur development through roads, healthcare, education and allied services. During the hearing, APSPCB officials explained the clearance process, while THDC and its consultant WAPCOS Ltd presented details of the project's environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The project affected families raised concerns over land rates, compensation, employment and local area development. Assuring the project-affected families that their suggestions would be reflected in the minutes, the deputy commissioner proposed exposure visits for two representatives from each affected village to Uttarakhand's Tehri dam. THDC executive director A K Ghildiyal and senior officials assured that the company would address genuine concerns in line with rules and guidelines. PTI COR RG view comments First Published: August 20, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
APSPCB holds public hearing for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh
Agencies Representative Image Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. The hearing, chaired by Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin, saw the participation of Women and Child Development minister Dasanglu Pul, THDC officials and over 350 project-affected persons (PAFs) from 33 villages. Pul, recalling that her late husband and former chief minister Kalikho Pul had initiated survey work for Kalai-I and II in 2009, said she was glad to see his vision nearing reality. Urging locals to back the project, she cited Uttarakhand's Tehri dam as an example of the benefits of large hydropower infrastructure. She also assured that 50% of the project's employment opportunities would be reserved for land-affected families, besides boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship in the region. With an investment of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, Kalai-II is expected to generate free power worth Rs 318 crore annually after commissioning, while contributing Rs 2.2 crore every year to the Local Area Development Fund. Officials said the project, one of 13 stalled hydro schemes revived last year through MoAs signed with four central PSUs, will create around 1,700 direct jobs and spur development through roads, healthcare, education and allied services. During the hearing, APSPCB officials explained the clearance process, while THDC and its consultant WAPCOS Ltd presented details of the project's environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. While most speakers backed the project, concerns were raised by some over land rates, compensation, employment and local area development. Summing up, DC Kojin assured villagers that their suggestions would be reflected in the minutes and proposed exposure visits for two representatives from each affected village to Uttarakhand's Tehri dam.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
APSPCB holds public hearing for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district , being developed by THDC India Limited . The hearing, chaired by Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin, saw the participation of Women and Child Development minister Dasanglu Pul, THDC officials and over 350 project-affected persons (PAFs) from 33 villages. Pul, recalling that her late husband and former chief minister Kalikho Pul had initiated survey work for Kalai-I and II in 2009, said she was glad to see his vision nearing reality. Urging locals to back the project, she cited Uttarakhand's Tehri dam as an example of the benefits of large hydropower infrastructure. She also assured that 50% of the project's employment opportunities would be reserved for land-affected families, besides boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship in the region. With an investment of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, Kalai-II is expected to generate free power worth Rs 318 crore annually after commissioning, while contributing Rs 2.2 crore every year to the Local Area Development Fund . Officials said the project, one of 13 stalled hydro schemes revived last year through MoAs signed with four central PSUs, will create around 1,700 direct jobs and spur development through roads, healthcare, education and allied services. During the hearing, APSPCB officials explained the clearance process, while THDC and its consultant WAPCOS Ltd presented details of the project's environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. While most speakers backed the project, concerns were raised by some over land rates, compensation, employment and local area development. Summing up, DC Kojin assured villagers that their suggestions would be reflected in the minutes and proposed exposure visits for two representatives from each affected village to Uttarakhand's Tehri dam.
