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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Centre approves ₹8K-crore for Arunachal hydroelectric project
New Delhi The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved ₹8146.21 crore for a 700 MW hydroelectric project, Tato-II, in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi Yomi district, a move that comes weeks after China began construction of what is set to be the world's largest river dam on the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra river. Centre approves ₹ 8K-crore for Arunachal hydroelectric project The project will be implemented by a joint venture between the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd, a central public-sector company, and the state government. It will take an estimated six years to build, a statement said. The Centre will additionally give ₹458.79 crore for constructing roads, bridges and transmission lines, apart from assistance of ₹436.13 crore towards equity share of the state. Arunachal Pradesh's cabinet had in May approved five mega hydropower projects in Shi Yomi, which borders China, towards the middle northern part of the state. The five projects – Heo, Hirong, Naying, Tato I, and Tato II – would have a total capacity of 2,626 megawatts of electricity. 'On behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, I convey our heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji for approving the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project with an investment of ₹8146.21 crore in Shi Yomi district,' Arunachal chief minister Pema Khandu said in a Facebook post soon after the Centre's decision. The state government has tasked a panel with modifying the State Hydro Power Policy, 2008, as well as the Local Area Development Fund Guidelines, 2022 to ramp up hydropower projects. About 49% of India's hydropower potential is said to be in Arunachal Pradesh. Last month, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a ceremony marking the start of construction on the $167-billion dam on Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, according to reports in China's state-run media. The Motuo hydropower station is set to overtake the Three Gorges dam as the world's largest, sparking concerns in India over its potential impact on the Brahmaputra. The project has drawn criticism for its potential impact on the environment of Tibet and on millions of people in India and Bangladesh. These concerns could spur India to fast-track another multipurpose dam in Arunachal Pradesh, known as the Siang Upper multipurpose storage project, to act as a buffer against sudden changes in the flows of the Siang and Brahmaputra rivers, people familiar with the matter had said last month. However, indigenous Adi tribal inhabitants of the region have protested the proposed Upper Siang project, fearing loss of livelihoods and displacement. The Chinese dam is located around a 'great bend' on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which is known in India as the Brahmaputra, a lifeline for Assam. The Siang, which flows through Arunachal Pradesh, is the Brahmaputra's main tributary that connects it to the YarlungTsangpo. The Tato-II project would benefit the state by yielding 12% free power and another one per cent towards Local Area Development Fund, Union information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Cabinet Hydro Electric Project In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 8,146 Crore
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy, according to the CCEA meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The power generated from the project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the National Grid. The project will be implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the government of Arunachal Pradesh. The Centre will extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure, besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the state. According to the CCEA, the state would benefit from 12 per cent free power and another 1 per cent towards the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region. There will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use. The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, playgrounds, etc. to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore. Local population will also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, according to CCEA.
Hans India
12-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Cabinet approves 700 MW hydro electric project in Arunachal Pradesh for Rs 8,146 crore
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy, according to the CCEA meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The power generated from the project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the National Grid. The project will be implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the government of Arunachal Pradesh. The Centre will extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure, besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the state. According to the CCEA, the state would benefit from 12 per cent free power and another 1 per cent towards the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region. There will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use. The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, playgrounds, etc. to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore. Local population will also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, according to CCEA.
India.com
12-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
Indias Counter To Chinese Dam On Brahmaputra? Hydropower Project Approved In Arunachal Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Tuesday approved an Investment Proposal for the construction of 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh with an outlay of Rs 8146.21 crore. The project will be completed in six years. This comes amid the recent development of China going ahead with its mega dam project on the Brahmaputra River. Tato-II Hydro Electric Project According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), the project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy. 'The Power generated from the Project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the national Grid. The Project will be implemented through a Joint Venture Co. between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh,' said the CCEA. Funding Details The Government of India will extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure, besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the State. 'The state would benefit from 12% free power and another 1% towards Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region,' said the CCEA. It further said that the Project is in line with the aims and objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, would provide various benefits to local suppliers/enterprises/MSMEs, including direct and indirect employment opportunities. Infra Boost According to the Central government, there will be a significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use. The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, playgrounds, etc., to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore. Local populace shall also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities.
