NHPC Plans ₹30,000 Crore Investment for Major Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh
NHPC firming up Rs 30k cr investment plan for Arunachal power project
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NHPC Ltd is advancing its investment proposal for the Etalin hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, planning to invest approximately ₹30,000 crore (around $3.6 billion USD). The project, with a capacity of 3,000 megawatts, aims to revitalize previously stalled hydropower initiatives in the region.
- 01NHPC Ltd plans to invest ₹30,000 crore in the Etalin hydropower project.
- 02The project will have a capacity of 3,000 megawatts.
- 03Etalin was previously assigned to SJVN Ltd before being transferred back to NHPC.
- 04The project involves constructing two gravity dams on the Dri and Tangon rivers.
- 05The initiative aligns with the government's push to enhance hydroelectric capacity in Arunachal Pradesh.
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NHPC Ltd is finalizing an investment plan of ₹30,000 crore (approximately $3.6 billion USD) for the 3,000-megawatt Etalin hydropower project located in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Initially assigned to SJVN Ltd, the project was transferred to NHPC in November 2025 due to delays in approvals. The Etalin project aims to construct two concrete gravity dams on the Dri and Tangon rivers, tributaries of the Dibang river. This development is part of a broader strategy by the state government to revitalize stalled hydropower projects by involving central public sector undertakings. Recently, the Indian Cabinet approved two additional hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh, worth ₹40,000 crore, further emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing the region's hydroelectric capacity.
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The investment in the Etalin hydropower project is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Arunachal Pradesh, enhancing the region's energy infrastructure.
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