Arunachal Pradesh approves ₹52,000 crore for new hydropower projects

Arunachal Pradesh is positioning itself as a major hydropower hub for India. Authorities announced that four units of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, developed at a cost of ₹30,071 crore, have been commissioned.

Additionally, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved investments exceeding ₹52,000 crore for five more hydroelectric projects. These new ventures are expected to generate approximately 4,000 MW of renewable energy, supporting India’s net-zero emission goals.

The state is also seeing significant infrastructure advancements, including the Sela and Nechiphu tunnels for improved connectivity, the expansion of Tezu airport, and the operation of the Dony Polo greenfield airport. Under the Vibrant Villages Program, the government has approved ₹2,205 crore for 1,022 km of roads to connect 126 border villages, enhancing both local development and national security near the Myanmar and Bhutan borders.