Itanagar, Dec 18: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed the status of major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, including Tawang I and II, Etalin, Demwe Lower, Naying, Kalai I and II, Hutong, Subansiri Upper, Kamala and the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the hydropower sector.
During the review, he undertook detailed assessment of mega and large hydropower projects such as the Etalin Hydroelectric Project of 3097 MW, Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project of 1750 MW and the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project of 1605 MW. The review also covered the operationalisation of the restructured Department of Hydro Power Development under DHPD 2.0, aimed at strengthening institutional mechanisms and improving inter departmental coordination.
The Gongri Hydroelectric Project of 144 MW emerged as a key milestone, becoming the first project to be restored under the innovative Arunachal Pradesh Policy for Restoration of Terminated Large Hydropower Projects under Special Circumstances, 2025. The developer, M/s Patel Engineering Limited, has committed to restore the project within 48 months, with commissioning targeted by December 2029.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the exercise forms part of a comprehensive effort by the government to revive stalled hydropower capacity and ensure timely, responsible and sustainable development across the sector. He emphasised that these initiatives reaffirm the Government’s commitment to policy stability, responsible hydropower development and long term energy security for Arunachal Pradesh.
In a separate but linked review, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the progress of hydropower projects being developed under the Hydropower Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited, with focus on ongoing and proposed Small Hydro Power Projects across the State.
The review included a detailed assessment of strategically important projects such as the Sumbachu Small Hydro Power Project and the Taksang Chu Small Hydro Power Project in Tawang, examining construction progress, electro mechanical works, inter departmental coordination and site specific challenges impacting timely execution.
The status and readiness of other identified small hydro projects allotted to HPDCAPL were also reviewed, along with the roadmap for accelerating implementation while ensuring environmental responsibility and local participation.
The exercise forms part of a broader effort to strengthen HPDCAPL as a key implementing agency for small hydropower development, promote clean and decentralised energy generation, and reinforce Arunachal Pradesh’s long term energy security through responsible hydropower development.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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