PIB Approves 1720MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 19:02
PIB Approves 1720MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
- •Public Investment Board (PIB) approved the 1720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project, a storage-based scheme with flood moderation, on the Kamala river in Arunachal Pradesh.
- •The project involves a 216-meter-high concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse, aiming for completion in 96 months.
- •It will generate 6,869.92 MU of green energy annually, supporting India's Net Zero target by 2070 and providing flood relief in the Brahmaputra valley.
- •Implemented on a BOOT basis, a JV between NHPC (74%) and GoAP (26%), with an estimated cost of Rs 26,069.50 crore.
- •Key benefits include 12% free power to GoAP, Rs 40 crore annually to LADF, regional infrastructure development, and significant employment generation.
Why It Matters: Major hydroelectric project approved, boosting green energy, flood control, and development in Arunachal Pradesh.
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