undefined | Cabinet okays Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

The Union Cabinet approved a total investment of Rs 40,150 crore for two large‑scale hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The Kamala Hydro Electric Project (1,720 MW) will be built in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts, with a capital outlay of Rs 26,069.50 crore. Developed by NHPC Ltd. in partnership with the state government, the plant will consist of eight 210‑MW units and one 40‑MW unit, generating around 6,870 million units of electricity per year. The plan includes 196 km of roads and bridges, plus hospitals, schools and marketplaces to benefit local communities.

The second scheme, the Kalai‑II Hydro Electric Project (1,200 MW) on the Lohit River in Anjaw district, received an allocation of Rs 14,105.83 crore. Executed by THDC India Limited with the state government, it will feature six 190‑MW units and one 60‑MW unit, producing approximately 4,853 million units annually. About 29 km of roads and bridges will be constructed in Namsai and Anjaw, and the project will also provide compensation, employment and CSR initiatives for the local populace.

Both projects will receive central support for essential infrastructure such as transmission lines, and the Centre will also fund the state’s equity participation. Each scheme will allocate 12 % of power as free supply to the host state and 1 % to Local Area Development Funds. Together with ongoing developments like Subansiri Lower, Dibang Multipurpose and Etalin, these approvals reinforce Arunachal Pradesh’s role in India’s renewable‑energy expansion and are expected to drive socio‑economic growth in the region through job creation, improved connectivity and increased power security.

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